Earnest synonyms
ûr'nĭst
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Part of speech:
Decided; resolute, possessing much determination.
Deeply or sincerely felt; earnest.
Subdued; solemn; grave
Predominantly red or yellow in tone:
The definition of serious is showing deep thought, not joking, or a situation that requires careful thought.
Of great consequence; serious or momentous:
diligent (related)
Performing with intense concentration, focus, responsible regard.
enthusiastic (related)
Having or showing enthusiasm; ardent
solemn (related)
Serious or grave
insincere (antonym)
Not sincere; deceptive or hypocritical; not to be trusted
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Very loving, loyal, or faithful
(Computing theory) Not employing lazy evaluation; calculating results immediately, rather than deferring calculation until they are required.
Having or showing great warmth of feeling; intensely devoted or earnest; ardent
Fraught with danger or harm:
The definition of honest is someone or something that is truthful, trustworthy or genuine.
Filled with passion; fervent:
Energetic in application to work or study.
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Deeply felt; profound:
Firmly fixed; concentrated:
Showing or conveying meaning, especially without words:
Having or showing a fixed, firm purpose; determined; resolved; unwavering
Serenely deliberate, composed, and dignified in character or manner.
The definition of staid is someone who is steady, sedate and distinguished.
A minor attempt for appearance sake, or to minimally comply with a requirement
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Not feigned; genuine; real; sincere
Doing or done with all one's energy, enthusiasm, etc.; hearty; sincere; earnest
unimportant (antonym)
Not important; insignificant or petty.
flippant (antonym)
Frivolous and disrespectful; saucy; impertinent
trivial (antonym)
The definition of trivial is insignificant, or of no importance.
unenthusiastic (antonym)
Without enthusiasm; unexcited.
unthoughtful (antonym)
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unpurposeful (antonym)
Not purposeful, unintended.
unpassionate (antonym)
Not passionate
unconcerned (antonym)
Not interested; indifferent.
Having the qualities needed in business; efficient, methodical, etc.
Not tolerating irrelevancies; direct, efficient, and practical:
Devoid of extreme qualities, such as exaggeration; sober.
Melancholy; dismal:
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Very popular or important:
Outstanding in importance, of great consequence.
Causing great discomfort, damage, or distress:
Something given as security for a loan; a pledge or guaranty.
An item of property given as security for a debt or performance.
An organization or department responsible for providing security by enforcing laws, rules, and regulations as well as maintaining order.
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A certificate of appointment given to a warrant officer.
work (related)
Designating or of heavy-duty clothing designed for wear while engaged in manual or outdoor labor
attitude (related)
Full of or marked by dignity and seriousness
important (related)
The definition of important is having great significance or consequence.
transactions (related)
Plural form of transaction
Earnest; sincere; heartfelt
amiable (related)
unsparing (related)
eloquent (related)
ingenuous (related)
ardent (related)
Actively committed, as to a political cause.
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thoughtless (antonym)
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