Impatiently enthusiastic (5)

I believe the answer is:

eager

(Other definitions for eager that I've seen before include "Enthusiastic, raring to go" , "passionate" , "hungry" , "Fervent" , "Whole-hearted" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and the USA Today.

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