1. (noun)earnestness, seriousness, sincerity an earnest and sincere feeling Synonyms: earnestness, unassumingness, seriousness, distressfulness, sincerity, serious-mindedness
2. (noun)seriousness, earnestness, serious-mindedness, sincerity the trait of being serious Synonyms: earnestness, unassumingness, seriousness, distressfulness, sincerity, serious-mindedness
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'earnestness'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. earnestness The old meaning of enthusiasm implies a pseudo-inspiration, an almost frantic extravagance in behalf of something supposed to be an expression of the divine will. This sense remains as the cont Synonyms: enthusiasm, ardor, excitement, frenzy, transport, devotion, extravagance, inspiration, vehemence, eagerness, fanaticism, intensity, warmth, earnestness, fervency, passion, zeal, ecstasy, fervor, rapture Antonyms: calculation, caution, deadness, indifference, policy, timidity, calmness, coldness, dulness, lukewarmness, prudence, wariness
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