Earnest synonyms and antonyms

ûr'nĭst

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sincere
Genuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt.
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determined
Decided; resolute, possessing much determination.
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affectionate
(Of an action, etc.) Characterised by or proceeding from affection; indicating love; tender.
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heartfelt
Deeply or sincerely felt; earnest.
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sober
Subdued; solemn; grave
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zealous
Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.
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unserious (antonym)
Not serious; flippant
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warm
Predominantly red or yellow in tone:
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serious
The definition of serious is showing deep thought, not joking, or a situation that requires careful thought.
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weighty
Of great consequence; serious or momentous:
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diligent (related)
Performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.
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enthusiastic (related)
Having or showing enthusiasm; ardent
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insincere (antonym)
Not sincere; deceptive or hypocritical; not to be trusted
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solemn (related)
Serious or grave
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devoted
Very loving, loyal, or faithful
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eager
(Computing theory) Not employing lazy evaluation; calculating results immediately, rather than deferring calculation until they are required.
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fervent
Having or showing great warmth of feeling; intensely devoted or earnest; ardent
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grave
Fraught with danger or harm:
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honest
The definition of honest is someone or something that is truthful, trustworthy or genuine.
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impassioned
Filled with passion; fervent:
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industrious
Energetic in application to work or study.
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intense
Deeply felt; profound:
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intent
Firmly fixed; concentrated:
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meaningful
Showing or conveying meaning, especially without words:
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resolute
Having or showing a fixed, firm purpose; determined; resolved; unwavering
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sedate
Serenely deliberate, composed, and dignified in character or manner.
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staid
The definition of staid is someone who is steady, sedate and distinguished.
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token
A minor attempt for appearance sake, or to minimally comply with a requirement
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unfeigned
Not feigned; genuine; real; sincere
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wholehearted
Doing or done with all one's energy, enthusiasm, etc.; hearty; sincere; earnest
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unimportant (antonym)
Not important; insignificant or petty.
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flippant (antonym)
Frivolous and disrespectful; saucy; impertinent
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trivial (antonym)
The definition of trivial is insignificant, or of no importance.
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unenthusiastic (antonym)
Without enthusiasm; unexcited.
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unthoughtful (antonym)
Unplanned or unthinking
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unpurposeful (antonym)
Not purposeful, unintended.
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unpassionate (antonym)
Not passionate
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unconcerned (antonym)
Not interested; indifferent.
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businesslike
Having the qualities needed in business; efficient, methodical, etc.
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no-nonsense
Not tolerating irrelevancies; direct, efficient, and practical:
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sobersided
Devoid of extreme qualities, such as exaggeration; sober.
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somber
Melancholy; dismal:
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heavy
Very popular or important:
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severe
Causing great discomfort, damage, or distress:
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guaranty
(Law) An undertaking to answer for the payment of some debt, or the performance of some contract or duty, of another, in case of the failure of such other to pay or perform; a warranty; a security.
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pawn
Something given as security for a loan; a pledge or guaranty.
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pledge
An item of property given as security for a debt or performance.
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security
An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.
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warrant
A certificate of appointment given to a warrant officer.
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work (related)
Designating or of heavy-duty clothing designed for wear while engaged in manual or outdoor labor
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attitude (related)
Full of or marked by dignity and seriousness
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important (related)
The definition of important is having great significance or consequence.
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transactions (related)
Plural form of transaction
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dear
High in price; expensive.
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devout
Earnest; sincere; heartfelt
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amiable (related)
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unsparing (related)
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eloquent (related)
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ingenuous (related)
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ardent (related)
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engage
Actively committed, as to a political cause.
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Earnest Sentence Examples

  • His simple, earnest response and the conviction on his face floored her.

  • Preparations were made in earnest for his subjugation.

  • The tears started in earnest as she reached the laundry room.

  • Julie began crying in earnest.

  • His political career began in earnest at the opening of the War of 1812.

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