Earnest
Earnest adjective - Not joking or playful in mood or manner.
Openhearted and earnest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Openhearted" instead an adjective "Earnest".
Nearby Words: earnestness, earnestly
Openhearted
Openhearted adjective - Free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions.
Usage example: many therapists believe that it is better to be openhearted than to repress one's feelings, however hostile they may be
Earnest and openhearted are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Earnest" instead an adjective "Openhearted".
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