E'AGERNESS, noun Ardent desire to do, pursue or obtain any thing; animated zeal; vehement longing; ardor of inclination. Men pursue honor with eagerness Detraction is often received with eagerness With eagerness the soldier rushes to battle. The lover's eagerness often disappoints his hopes. 1. Tartness; sourness.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI