Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Earnestness.
How to pronounce earnestness:
US
Earnestness - as a noun
The trait of being serious
Example: "A lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
serious-mindednessseriousnesssincerityHypernyms (Closely Related)
traitHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Her earnestness in pursuing her goals is admirable."
"The speaker delivered his message with great earnestness."
"The students listened to the teacher's instructions with earnestness."
"His earnestness to help others made him a popular volunteer."
"The politician spoke with earnestness about his plans for reform."
Word Game Points
Is EARNESTNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, earnestness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EARNESTNESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is EARNESTNESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, earnestness is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEARNESTNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is EARNESTNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, earnestness is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEARNESTNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.