English dictionary

earnestness

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an earnest and sincere feeling

noun.feeling

Synonyms seriousness sincerity

Source: WordNet 3.0
the trait of being serious

noun.attribute

Synonyms serious-mindedness seriousness sincerity

Antonyms frivolity frivolousness

Source: WordNet 3.0
The state or quality of being earnest; intentness; anxiety.

noun

Source: webster1913