Pronunciation: /ˈɜːrnɪstnəs/
noun sincere and intense conviction
A1 She spoke with great earnestness about her love for animals.
A2 The teacher's earnestness in helping his students improve their grades was evident.
B1 His earnestness in pursuing his dream of becoming a doctor never wavered.
B2 The politician's earnestness in addressing the issues facing the country won over many voters.
C1 The author's earnestness in tackling complex social issues in her novels is commendable.
C2 The scientist's earnestness in conducting groundbreaking research has earned her international recognition.
adjective earnest
A1 She spoke with earnestness about her love for animals.
A2 The students listened with earnestness as the teacher explained the lesson.
B1 His earnestness in pursuing his career goals was evident in his dedication to his work.
B2 The politician's earnestness in addressing social issues earned him the respect of his constituents.
C1 Her earnestness in advocating for human rights made a significant impact on policy decisions.
C2 The artist's earnestness in capturing the essence of nature in her paintings was evident in every brushstroke.
formal The speaker addressed the audience with great earnestness, emphasizing the importance of the issue at hand.
informal She spoke with such earnestness about her passion for cooking that everyone in the room was captivated.
slang His earnestness about his new hobby was contagious, and soon all his friends were joining in.
figurative The artist painted with such earnestness that his emotions seemed to leap off the canvas.
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is being earnest
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