Earnest

What is Earnest?

1.

(adj.) from Old English: "rise to the attack", "readiness for battle" (mindset for same). Earlier associated with the will - "resolve", "eagerness", in less militarised times tending to "dignity", "solemnity", seriousness. Need not exclude humour.

John's earnest wish was to enable access to pure water for all.

See serious, worthy, critical
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