earnest

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of earnest with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

earnest

(adjective)

Meaning

serious in intention or effort

Example

"Charlotte approached her studies with an earnest desire to learn."

Synonyms

sincereseriouszealous

Antonyms

insincereindifferentcareless