Earnest
/ˈɜrnəst/
Showing serious and sincere feelings about something; when someone really means what they say and cares a lot about it.
Examples
- During the class discussion about climate change, Mia spoke in an earnest tone, showing how much she cared about protecting the environment for future generations.
- When preparing for the science fair, Jacob worked in an earnest manner, putting in extra hours to ensure his project was the best it could be.
- The coach noticed the players' earnest efforts during practice, and he praised them for their dedication to improving their skills and teamwork.
Synonyms
serious
sincere
honest
genuine
devoted
passionate
Antonyms
fake
insincere
careless
uninterested
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