Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [zel-uh s]
- /ˈzɛl əs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [zel-uh s]
- /ˈzɛl əs/
Definitions of zealousness word
- adjective zealousness full of, characterized by, or due to zeal; ardently active, devoted, or diligent. Synonyms: enthusiastic, eager, fervid, fervent, intense, passionate, warm. Antonyms: apathetic; lackadaisical. 1
- noun zealousness The quality of being zealous; zeal. 1
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Origin of zealousness
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word zēlōsus, dating back to 1520-30. See zeal, -ous
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Parts of speech for Zealousness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
zealousness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for zealousness
noun zealousness
- excitement — A feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness.
- ardour — Ardour is a strong, intense feeling of love or enthusiasm for someone or something.
- ardor — emotional warmth; passion
- devotion — Devotion is great love, affection, or admiration for someone.
- eagerness — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
Antonyms for zealousness
noun zealousness
- apathy — You can use apathy to talk about someone's state of mind if you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about anything.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
- coolness — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
- disinterest — absence of interest; indifference.
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