earnestness

The word “earnestness” has 3 syllables: earn-est-ness

It's pronounced as /ˈɜːrnɪstnəs/

What is synonym and antonym for earnestness?

In the thesaurus, “earnestness” has 46 synonyms and 34 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for earnestness along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for earnestness

absorption
ardor
attentiveness
concentration
decision
decisiveness
deliberation
determination
devotion
doggedness
eagerness
earnest
engrossment
enthrallment
enthusiasm
fervor
firmness
graveness
gravitas
gravity
humorlessness
immersion
intensity
intentness
keenness
passion
perseverance
persistence
purposefulness
resoluteness
resolution
resolve
serious-mindedness
seriousness
sincerity
soberness
sobriety
solemnity
solemnness
staidness
stress
tenacity
urgency
vehemence
warmth
zeal

Antonyms for earnestness

apathy
cheerfulness
coldness
coolness
dalliance
dilettantism
facetiousness
flightiness
flippancy
frivolity
frivolousness
gaiety
gayety
glee
high-spiritedness
idleness
indecision
indifference
indolence
insincerity
lethargy
levity
lightheartedness
lightness
merriment
mirth
play
question
shallowness
superficiality
unimportance
unseriousness
wavering
weakness

Meanings of earnestness

noun
1. The quality of being earnest; sincerity; seriousness.

Example Sentences

The earnestness in her voice conveyed the sincerity of her apology.
His earnestness during the job interview impressed the hiring committee.
The speaker addressed the audience with earnestness, emphasizing the importance of the cause.
In negotiations, the parties appreciated the mutual earnestness in finding a compromise.
The teacher commended the student for the genuine earnestness shown in their pursuit of knowledge.

On this page you'll find 80 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to earnestness, such as: absorption, apathy, ardor, attentiveness, cheerfulness, coldness, concentration.

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