zeal
nounmasculine/ˈzɛlu/medium
ze·lo
Definition
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective; diligent care.
She approached her work with infectious zeal.
The volunteers worked with remarkable zeal.
Common collocations
with zealreligious zealmissionary zealshow zeal
Etymology
Do latim 'zelus', do grego 'zêlos' (ardor, emulação).