1. (adj)tidal bore, bore, eagre, aegir, eager a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary) Synonyms: dullard, aegir, eager, bore-hole, eagre, drill hole, bore, calibre, caliber, tidal bore, gauge Antonyms: reluctant, uneager
2. (adj)eager having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy Antonyms: uneager, reluctant
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'eager'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. eager One is eager who impatiently desires to accomplish some end; one is earnest with a desire that is less impatient, but more deep, resolute, and constant; one is anxious with a desire that forese Synonyms: eager, animated, desirous, glowing, importunate, longing, anxious, earnest, hot, intense, vehement, ardent, enthusiastic, impatient, intent, yearning, burning, fervent, impetuous, keen, zealous Antonyms: apathetic, cool, indifferent, regardless, unconcerned, calm, dispassionate, negligent, stolid, uninterested, careless, frigid, phlegmatic, stony, unmindful, cold, heedless, purposeless, stupid, unmoved