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earnestness

[ur-nist-nis] / ˈɜr nɪst nɪs /


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I arrived at Columbia in my 30s with the earnestness of a convert.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

So far, his low-key earnestness has struck a chord with the British public, with nearly 71% approving of him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Hence, this nimble, propulsive movie, given a loose intimacy by Juan Sarmiento’s 16mm cinematography, proves to be oddly heartfelt when seemingly most cruel about Oscar’s hapless earnestness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

That’s not to say that the movie feels disingenuous; it’s brimming with earnestness, but fervor can be easily mistaken for fanfare.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2025

He is polite and thoughtful and unexpectedly modest, and he talks with the quiet earnestness of a graduate student.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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