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- Dictionaryearnest/ˈəːnɪst/
adjective
- 1. resulting from or showing sincere and intense conviction: "an earnest student" Similar Opposite
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EARNEST definition: 1. serious and determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions funny: 2…. Learn more.
The meaning of EARNEST is characterized by or proceeding from an intense and serious state of mind. How to use earnest in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Earnest.
EARNEST meaning: 1. serious and determined, especially too serious and unable to find your own actions funny: 2…. Learn more.
If you are earnest, it means you are serious about something. Your parents might not want you to drop out of school to follow some fly-by-night dream, but if you're earnest about wanting a career in show biz, they'll support you.
Definition of earnest adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Noun. Verb. Idiom. Filter. adjective. earnester. Showing or expressing sincerity or seriousness. An earnest gesture of goodwill. American Heritage. Serious and intense; not joking or playful; sincere, ardent, etc. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Serious in speech or action; eager; urgent; importunate; pressing; instant. Wiktionary.
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.
