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earnest
adjective
noun
Not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
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adjective
Not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
adjective
Characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
“Both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate”
adjective
Sincerely earnest
“One's dearest wish”
noun
Something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract
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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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