Earnest - Definition
earnest
adj 1: characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the
validity of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in
earnest, even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel
tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message" [syn:
earnest, sincere, solemn]
2: earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their
success"; "heartfelt condolences" [syn: dear, devout,
earnest, heartfelt]
3: not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal [syn:
businesslike, earnest]
n 1: something of value given by one person to another to bind a
contract