earnest, adj.
freq. cnt. 2
freq. cnt. 2
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
earnest sincere solemn
sample sentences
"both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate""an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant"
"a film with a solemn social message"
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not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
<adj.all>
businesslike earnest
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sincerely earnest
<adj.all>
dear devout earnest heartfelt
sample sentences
"one's dearest wish""devout wishes for their success"
"heartfelt condolences"
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