| earnestne | I can assure you of his earnestness. |
| earnestness | (n) an earnest and sincere feeling, Syn. sincerity, seriousness |
| Earnestness | n. The state or quality of being earnest; intentness; anxiety. [ 1913 Webster ] An honest earnestness in the young man's manner. W. Irving. [ 1913 Webster ] |