desirousness

noun

Definition of desirousnessnext
as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest her desirousness for advancement in the corporation is such that she works harder and longer than anyone else

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  1. enthusiasm
  2. thirst
  3. excitement
  4. appetite
Noun
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will headline a Los Angeles fundraiser next week, in what looks to be a test of donor enthusiasm with Democrats out of power and with the region recovering from the devastating wildfires.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Still, the market has soared in enthusiasm, with the company growing revenues for the past two years at an average of 25.9%, even when considering a massive drop in growth rates compared to pre-pandemic levels.
    — GuruFocus, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • So my first piece of advice to young designers is to have that thirst to understand the business as a whole.
    — Joelle Diderich, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Soon after, my thirst for adventure grew, and my job provided me with opportunities to explore chilly waters around the world, turning it into my personal mission to tackle as many cold water swims as possible.
    — Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of thirst
Noun
  • As the day came to a close, the excitement didn’t stop.
    — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Seven months later, the excitement of the Kursk incursion has evaporated.
    — Tamar Jacoby, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of excitement
Noun
  • In addition, exposing millions of kids to less sweet (not to mention organic) drinks helps cultivate an appetite for less sweet drinks that can create long-term health benefits.
    — Seth Goldman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Mar. 2025
  • However, to date, the US Congress has shown little appetite to oppose President Trump's policy priorities.
    — Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of appetite
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