earnest
     adj 1: characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity
            of your opinions; "both sides were deeply in earnest,
            even passionate"; "an entirely sincere and cruel
            tyrant"; "a film with a solemn social message" [syn: {in
            earnest(p)}, {sincere}, {solemn}]
     2: earnest; "one's dearest wish"; "devout wishes for their
        success"; "heartfelt condolences" [syn: {dear}, {devout},
        {heartfelt}]
     3: not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal [syn: {businesslike}]
     n : something of value given by one person to another to bind a
         contract
Source: WordNet® 2.0