Avid
, aching, (as) keen as mustard, and ardent
are synonyms for eager; uninterested and apathetic are antonyms of eager. On this page, you will find 44 another word for eager.
44 Another Word for Eager
1. anxious
- Aching
- Anxious
- Bent on
- Desirous of
- Gagging
- Greedy
- Hankering after
- Hopeful
- Hoping
- Hot
- Hungry
- Impatient
- Intent on
- Itching
- Longing
- On pins and needles
- On tenterhooks
- On the edge of one's seat
- Set on
- Thirsty
- Waiting with bated breath
- Wishing
- Yearning
- Dying
2. keen
- (as) keen as mustard
- Ardent
- Avid
- Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
- Committed
- Dedicated
- Diligent
- Earnest
- Enthusiastic
- Fervent
- Fervid
- Keen
- Mad keen
- Motivated
- Passionate
- Perfervid
- Wholehearted
- Zealous
- Passional
Eager Sentences
She was eager to start today.
He’s always eager to learn more.
They seemed eager for the adventure.
We were eager to meet them.