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- Dictionaryearnestness/ˈəːnɪs(t)nəs/
noun
- 1. sincere and intense conviction: "he tells his story with intense earnestness"
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EARNESTNESS definition: 1. determination and seriousness, especially when this is without humour: 2. determination and…. Learn more.
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.
Earnestness definition: seriousness and zeal in intention, purpose, or effort. See examples of EARNESTNESS used in a sentence.
characterized by or proceeding from an intense and serious state of mind; grave, important… See the full definition
EARNESTNESS meaning: 1. determination and seriousness, especially when this is without humour: 2. determination and…. Learn more.
Definition of earnestness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
EARNEST definition: 1. serious and determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions funny: 2…. Learn more.