🔥zeal

noun
/ziːl/

Meaning

Great energy or enthusiasm for a cause or goal.
great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passionate dedication
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.

Example Sentences

She worked with great zeal to finish the project.

She worked with great zeal to help the poor.

She approached the project with great zeal and determination.

Example Expressions

zeal for life

Synonyms

enthusiasm, passion, eagerness, fervor, devotion, dedication, ardor
Entry 1
enthusiasm, passion, eagerness, fervor, devotion
Entry 2
enthusiasm, passion, fervor, dedication
Entry 3
passion, enthusiasm, fervor, ardor, dedication, devotion

Antonyms

apathy, indifference, lethargy, laziness, disinterest, coolness, detachment
Entry 1
apathy, indifference
Entry 2
apathy, indifference, lethargy, laziness
Entry 3
apathy, indifference, lethargy, disinterest, coolness, detachment

Collocations

religious zeal, zeal for, zeal to succeed, missionary zeal, work with zeal
Entry 1
religious zeal, zeal for, zeal to succeed
Entry 2
religious zeal, missionary zeal, work with zeal

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