Is being earnest Crossword Clue

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EARNEST (adjective)
1. characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
2. not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal
EARNEST (noun)
1. something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract
BEING (noun)
1. the state or fact of existing
2. a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently

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