earnestness Antonyms

Meaning of earnestness

Wordnet

earnestness (n)

an earnest and sincere feeling

the trait of being serious

Webster

earnestness (n.)

The state or quality of being earnest; intentness; anxiety.

FAQs About the word earnestness

an earnest and sincere feeling, the trait of being seriousThe state or quality of being earnest; intentness; anxiety.

intentness, earnest, seriousness, gravity, staidness, solemnness, attentiveness, graveness, purposefulness, sobriety

frivolity, lightness,levity, lightness, lightheartedness, frivolousness, play, levity, lightness, shallowness

With earnest effort, the marathon runner managed to cross the finish line, despite the grueling course.

The earnest plea of the young boy to adopt the stray cat touched the heartstrings of the shelter attendant.

The job seeker demonstrated earnest interest in the position during the interview, impressing the hiring manager with their enthusiasm.

The earnest love between the couple shone brightly through their unwavering commitment and support for one another.