Definition & Meaning of "earnestness"in English

Earnestness

the quality of being serious, sincere, and genuine in one's thoughts, words, or actions

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Abstract

Composition

Compound

Uncountable

singular

not gender specific

the quality of being serious, sincere, and focused in attitude or behavior

Examples

Her earnestness in preparing for the exam impressed her teacher.

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