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display eagerness

[dɪˈspleɪ ˈiːɡərnəs]
verb phrase
demonstrar entusiasmo
1. to show keen interest, enthusiasm, or willingness to do something
She displayed eagerness to learn the new software.
Ela demonstrou entusiasmo em aprender o novo software.
2. to exhibit visible signs of excitement or keen desire
The candidates displayed eagerness during the job interview.
Os candidatos demonstraram entusiasmo durante a entrevista de emprego.
NYC Slang
show you're hungry for it; show you're stoked
Synonyms
show enthusiasmdemonstrate keennessexhibit willingnessexpress interestmanifest enthusiasm
Antonyms
display reluctanceshow indifferenceexpress disinterestdemonstrate apathy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
demonstrar entusiasmo; mostrar vontade
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
demonstrar entusiasmo; exibir vontade
Standard formal usage
Portugal
demonstrar entusiasmo; manifestar interesse
Portuguese preference for 'manifestar' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

wear one's heart on one's sleeve
show one's colors
jump at the chance
be chomping at the bit
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