adjective
having or showing a serious intention or manner.
We thought he was joking at first, but his earnest expression showed us he was not.
noun
complete seriousness.
When he finally set to work in earnest, he finished rapidly.
adjective
having or showing a serious intention or manner.
We thought he was joking at first, but his earnest expression showed us he was not.
noun
complete seriousness.
When he finally set to work in earnest, he finished rapidly.