earnestness
- noun (n)
Meaning: determination seriousness
Synonyms:
absorption
ardor
attentiveness
concentration
decision
deliberation
devotion
doggedness
eagerness
engrossment
enthusiasm
fervor
firmness
gravity
intensity
intentness
keenness
passion
perseverance
persistence
purposefulness
resolution
resolve
seriousmindedness
sincerity
sobriety
solemnity
stress
tenacity
urgency
vehemence
warmth
zeal
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