105 entries under earnest topic. ×

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weighty(adjective, good, dull, hard, great)
37
important(adjective, good, great, severe, extraordinary)
32
critical(adjective, hard, great, tough, severe)
30
sober(adjective, calm, dull, quiet, cool)
28
momentous(adjective, good, great, severe, extraordinary)
23
sedate(adjective, calm, dull, cool, severe)
22
staid(adjective, calm, dull, set, cool)
19
heavy(adjective, strong, hard, great, tough)
19
vital(adjective, great, severe, importance, big)
16
pressing(adjective, hard, tough, difficult, big)
15
crucial(adjective, great, severe, extraordinary, big)
15
sincere(noun, adjective, open, keen, warm)
14
urgent(adjective, hard, tough, severe, difficult)
11
essential(adjective, severe, importance, big, important)
10
steady(adjective, calm, set, cool, firm)
9
intense(adjective, severe, keen, warm, sensible)
9
no-nonsense(adjective, calm, dull, work, open)
9
resolute(adjective, severe, firm, sensible, harsh)
8
determined(adjective, set, strong, firm, total)
6
ardent(adjective, complete, keen, warm, total)
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