earnest

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɝnɪst/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɜːnɪst/
• Homophone: Ernest

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Adjective

Positive earnest

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If someone is earnest, they are serious and truly believe in what they say or do.