Earnest and Featherbrained

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Earnest adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.

Usage example: I'll accept only an earnest apology from you

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Featherbrained is an antonym for earnest.

Nearby Words: earnestness, earnestly

Featherbrained adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

Usage example: some featherbrained youngsters giggled through the graduation ceremonies

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Earnest is an antonym for featherbrained.

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