Dictionary Check: earnest
"earnest" is a valid word!
Scrabble
7
points
Words with Friends
8
points
Definition
adjective
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
Example:
"both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate"
adjective
sincerely earnest
Example:
"one's dearest wish"
adjective
not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
noun
something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract
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