earnestness

English

/ˈɝnɪstnəs/, /ˈɜːnɪstnəs/

noun

Definitions

The quality of being earnest; sincerity; seriousness.

Etymology

Suffix from English earnest.

Origin

English

earnest

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Cognates and derived terms

earnest English
earnester English
earnestful English
earnestly English
earnesty English
overearnest English
ernest Middle English