Definition of EARNESTNESS

earnestness

Meanings

Plural: earnestnesses

Noun

  • an earnest and sincere feeling
  • the trait of being serious; - Robert Rice
  • The quality of being earnest; sincerity; seriousness.

Origin / Etymology

From earnest + -ness.

Synonyms

serious-mindedness, seriousness, sincerity

Antonyms

frivolity

Scrabble Score: 11

earnestness is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
earnestness is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
earnestness is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

earnestness is a valid Words With Friends word