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    earnestness
    /ˈəːnɪs(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.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.

  4. 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.

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

    characterized by or proceeding from an intense and serious state of mind; grave, important… See the full definition

  6. 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.

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

    EARNEST definition: 1. serious and determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions funny: 2…. Learn more.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEARNEST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Earnest people are very serious and sincere in what they say or do, because they think that their actions and beliefs are important. Ella was a pious, earnest woman. His expression is as earnest when he smiles as when he is arguing. Despite their earnest efforts, they still struggle to win support. He was admired by many for his earnestness. 3.

  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.oed.com › dictionary › earnestness_nearnestness, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

    What does the noun earnestness mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun earnestness. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the noun earnestness? About 1 occurrence per million words in modern written English. How is the noun earnestness pronounced? Where does the noun earnestness come from?

  11. 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.