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Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'earnest' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) earnest
something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract
Antonyms: frivolous, purposeless, insincere

2. (adj) earnest, sincere, solemn
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
Synonyms: dear, heartfelt, businesslike, sincere, grave, sedate, earnest, sober, devout, solemn
Antonyms: frivolous, insincere, purposeless

3. (adj) dear, devout, earnest, heartfelt
earnest
Synonyms: dear(p), pricy, pricey, devout, heartfelt, earnest, high-priced, beloved, businesslike, god-fearing, good, darling, costly, solemn, near, sincere, dear
Antonyms: insincere, purposeless, frivolous

4. (adj) businesslike, earnest
not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
Synonyms: sincere, businesslike, devout, earnest, solemn, heartfelt, dear
Antonyms: insincere, frivolous, purposeless


Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'earnest' English Synonyms and Antonyms 

1. earnest
One is eager who impatiently desires to accomplish some end; one is earnest with a desire that is less impatient, but more deep, resolute, and constant; one is anxious with a desire that forese
Synonyms: eager, animated, desirous, glowing, importunate, longing, anxious, earnest, hot, intense, vehement, ardent, enthusiastic, impatient, intent, yearning, burning, fervent, impetuous, keen, zealous
Antonyms: apathetic, cool, indifferent, regardless, unconcerned, calm, dispassionate, negligent, stolid, uninterested, careless, frigid, phlegmatic, stony, unmindful, cold, heedless, purposeless, stupid, unmoved


'earnest' - Nearby Entries  

earned  earned run  earner  earnest  earnestly  earnest money  earnestness  



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