Earnest (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɜːrnɪst/

Definition

Showing or feeling sincere and intense conviction; serious and determined.

Examples

• He made an earnest attempt to finish the project on time.

• Her earnest plea for help touched everyone in the room.

• The students' earnest questions showed their genuine interest in the topic.

How to Use Earnest

in earnest (idiom)

With serious intention or purpose. — "After months of planning, the construction project finally began in earnest."

Synonyms of Earnest

Words with a similar meaning to Earnest:

• serious
• sincere
• heartfelt
• solemn

Antonyms of Earnest

Words with the opposite meaning to Earnest:

• frivolous
• flippant

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