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earnest

adjective noun

not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
E
Ends with
T
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
B1

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adjective

  1. not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal

adjective

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

    “both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate”

adjective

  1. sincerely earnest

    “one's dearest wish”

noun

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

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Example Sentences

both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate
an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant
a film with a solemn social message
one's dearest wish
devout wishes for their success
heartfelt condolences

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