earnest

/ˈɜːnəst/

/ˈɝnɪst/

earnest

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

synonyms : sincere

not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal

sincerely earnest

synonyms : dear

Earnest

something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract

Examples

1. Berkshire subs are earnest.

2. Lisa Earle McLeod: and the second time was more earnest.

3. She sounds really earnest.

4. Was that earnest enough for you?