Earnestness: meaning, definitions and examples

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earnestness

 

[ หˆษœหrnษชstnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

showing sincerity

The quality of being serious and sincere in one's actions, beliefs, or intentions. It is a deep and genuine commitment to a cause or belief.

Synonyms

diligence, seriousness, sincerity

Examples of usage

  • He spoke with such earnestness that everyone believed him.
  • Her earnestness in helping others was truly admirable.
  • Their earnestness in fighting for justice was inspiring to all.
Context #2 | Noun

intense feeling

A deep and intense feeling or emotion, often displayed through one's words or actions. It conveys a sense of passion and dedication towards something.

Synonyms

dedication, intensity, passion

Examples of usage

  • Her eyes reflected the earnestness of her love for him.
  • The earnestness in his voice revealed his true feelings.
  • They could sense the earnestness in his plea for help.

Translations

Translations of the word "earnestness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น seriedade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคญเฅ€เคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ernsthaftigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesungguhan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั€ะนะพะทะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powaga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œŸๅ‰ฃใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉrieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seriedad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ciddiyet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„์ง€ํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฏูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรกลพnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรกลพnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎค็œŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ resnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ alvara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะนั‹ะฟั‚ั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒ–แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ciddiyyษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seriedad

Etymology

The word 'earnestness' originated from the Old English word 'eornost', meaning serious purpose or intent. It has evolved over time to represent sincerity and dedication in one's actions and beliefs. The concept of earnestness has been valued in various cultures throughout history as a virtue associated with honesty and integrity.

See also: earnestly.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,636, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.