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EARNESTNESS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Earnestness.

How to pronounce earnestness:

US

Earnestness - as a noun

An earnest and sincere feeling

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
seriousness11sincerity14

The trait of being serious

Example: "A lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
serious-mindednessseriousness11sincerity14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
trait5
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

Is EARNESTNESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, earnestness is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
EARNESTNESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is EARNESTNESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, earnestness is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EARNESTNESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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