1. plural of earnestness; the quality of being sincere, intense, and deeply felt
Usage: countable plural form; typically used to refer to multiple instances or types of sincere conviction

Examples

• The earnestnesses of their competing philosophies made debate difficult.
• She spoke with such earnestnesses about her goals that everyone believed in her.
• The earnestnesses displayed by the volunteers inspired the entire community.
• Their earnestnesses in pursuing justice never wavered despite setbacks.
• The earnestnesses of different religious traditions deserve mutual respect.