Alive excitement

Eager

Strength 2 of 4

Keen and leaning forward, looking ahead to something about to begin or arrive, with anticipation pulling you towards it.

In the body

  • Leaning forward in your seat
  • Fidgeting hands
  • Eyes fixed ahead
  • Quickened breath

Needs behind it

When these needs are met

HopeStimulationLearning

Softer and stronger

  1. Eager
  2. Motivated
  3. Enthusiastic
  4. Excited
  5. Exhilarated
  6. Thrilled

Often confused with

Excited

Eager is leaning towards something not yet here; excited is the buzz once it is close or already happening.

Impatient

Eager is keen anticipation that enjoys the wait; impatient is irritation that the wait is taking so long.

Motivated

Motivated is readiness to put in effort for a reason that matters; eager is keen anticipation of something about to begin or arrive.

See also

Adventurous