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    ear·nest·ness
    /ˈərnəs(t)nəs/

    noun

    • 1. sincere and intense conviction: "he tells his story with intense earnestness"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEARNESTNESS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    EARNESTNESS definition: 1. determination and seriousness, especially when this is without humour: 2. determination and…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › earnestEarnest Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : characterized by or proceeding from an intense and serious state of mind. 2. : grave, important. earnestness. ˈər-nəs (t)-nəs. noun. earnest. 2 of 3. noun (1) 1. : a serious and intent mental state. a proposal made in earnest. 2. : a considerable or impressive degree or amount. the sap started running in earnest. earnest. 3 of 3. noun (2)

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › earnestnessEarnestness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Earnestness is a quality of sincere interest, belief, or opinion. The earnestness with which you recite your favorite poem might make your English class stop whispering and really listen.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryEARNESTNESS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    EARNESTNESS meaning: 1. determination and seriousness, especially when this is without humour: 2. determination and…. Learn more.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › earnestnessEARNESTNESS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Earnestness definition: seriousness and zeal in intention, purpose, or effort. See examples of EARNESTNESS used in a sentence.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishearnestness noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of earnestness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEARNEST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    serious and determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions funny: He was a very earnest young man. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. lacking humour and not meant to be funny. serious She had a serious look on her face. earnest At that time he was an earnest young environmental activist.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › earnestnessEarnestness - definition of earnestness by The Free Dictionary

    Define earnestness. earnestness synonyms, earnestness pronunciation, earnestness translation, English dictionary definition of earnestness. adj. Showing or expressing sincerity or seriousness: an earnest gesture of goodwill.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionearnest adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    very serious and sincere about what you are saying and about your intentions; in a way that shows that you are serious. You may laugh but I'm in deadly earnest. I could tell she spoke in earnest. See earnest in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: earnest.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › earnestnessEarnestness Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Earnestness definition: The quality of being earnest ; sincerity ; seriousness .