word
Earnest
UR-nihst
/ˈɜːrnɪst/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
earnest
Dictionary meaning
Not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal.
Examples
- Both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate.
Synonyms: businesslike
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