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earnestness

DEFINITIONS OF: earnestness

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n the trait of being serious

Synonyms:
serious-mindedness, seriousness, sincerity
Antonyms:
frivolity, frivolousness
the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
Types:
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commitment, committedness
the trait of sincere and steadfast fixity of purpose
graveness, gravity, soberness, sobriety, somberness, sombreness
a manner that is serious and solemn
sedateness, solemness, solemnity, staidness
a trait of dignified seriousness
investment
the commitment of something other than money (time, energy, or effort) to a project with the expectation of some worthwhile result
stodginess, stuffiness
dull and pompous gravity
Type of:
trait
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

n an earnest and sincere feeling

Synonyms:
seriousness, sincerity
Type of:
gravity, solemnity
a solemn and dignified feeling
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