01 n. The state or quality of being earnest; intentness; anxiety.
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The state or quality of being earnest; intentness; anxiety.“An honest earnestness in the young man's manner.” — W. Irving.
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Webster, 1913
Earnestness
· Ear·nest·ness
· IPA /ˈɝnɪstnəs/