ALL meanings of earnestness
ear·nest
E e - adjective earnestness serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous: an earnest worker. 1
- adjective earnestness showing depth and sincerity of feeling: earnest words; an earnest entreaty. 1
- adjective earnestness seriously important; demanding or receiving serious attention. 1
- noun earnestness full seriousness, as of intention or purpose: to speak in earnest. 1
- noun earnestness The quality of being earnest; sincerity; seriousness. 1