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earnest
earnest
/ˈɝːnɪst/
adjective
(
)
Characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
(
sincere
,
solemn
,
earnest
)
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
Both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate
both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate
An entirely sincere and cruel tyrant
an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant
A film with a solemn social message
a film with a solemn social message
Not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
(
businesslike
,
earnest
)
not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
Sincerely earnest
(
dear
,
devout
,
earnest
,
heartfelt
)
sincerely earnest
One's dearest wish
one's dearest wish
Devout wishes for their success
devout wishes for their success
Heartfelt condolences
heartfelt condolences
noun
(
)
Something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract
(
earnest
)
something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract
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