Sentence examples for earnestness behind from inspiring English sources
But there was an unexpected earnestness behind the urbane façade; Prokofiev, no less than Shostakovich, wished to map his country's destiny in sound.
Hollywood is full of directors who made their name with a small-scale thoughtful movie, and then promptly put this earnestness behind them with a shift up to the megabudget big league.
Of course there are exceptions, but on a whole, it might be stated that there's a different approach and earnestness behind decisions and governing tactics when you have had a real fear of having a tablecloth whipped out from under you at any moment.
The sentiments are earnest, but earnestness has its price.
Runaway depicts an abusive family, but its earnestness is leavened by Williams's reappearance behind the production desk: his R&B backing and the buoyancy of Sheeran's melody mean it never feels like it's trowelling on the pathos.
Reading today's interview with Brown and extract from his new book – Beyond the Crash is a title that suggests he is trying to put the past behind him – reminds me of his clunky earnestness.
Thusitha Jayasundera offsets Nadia's earnestness with a refreshing humour, Peter Davison hints at the secret unhappiness behind Oliver's sly mockery and Finlay Robertson lends his son the right air of judgmental fervour.
The Wendy's founder put his wholesome identity behind his fast-food chain, transmitting decency, quality and earnestness to an adult audience, in contrast to competitors whose targets appear to be entertainment-starved seven-year-olds.
Causing something of a media sensation, his words perhaps read more harshly than the weary earnestness with which he spoke them, but also showed the passion and conviction behind both his performance and the film.
The earnestness was palpable.
