Earnest

Meaning

sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction

showing sincere and intense conviction

Example Sentences

He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.

She spoke in an earnest voice about the importance of honesty.

Example Expressions

in earnest

Synonyms

sincere, serious, genuine, heartfelt, honest

Entry 1

sincere, serious, genuine, heartfelt

Entry 2

serious, sincere, honest, heartfelt, genuine

Antonyms

insincere, frivolous, casual, superficial, playful

Entry 1

insincere, frivolous, casual, superficial

Entry 2

frivolous, insincere, playful

Collocations

earnest effort, earnest request, earnest conversation, earnest desire, speak in earnest, earnest appeal

Entry 1

earnest effort, earnest request, earnest conversation

Entry 2

earnest desire, earnest effort, speak in earnest, earnest appeal