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seriousness
[ seer-ee-uhs-nis ]
noun
- earnest or sincere character or attitude:
The proposal was talked about, but I can't say with how much seriousness it was discussed.
- solemn or somber character or attitude:
Is that why your face is so grim—you're fighting to maintain seriousness and not laugh at the speaker’s name?
- the quality of showing or requiring deep thought or concentration:
The two chefs approach their gourmet cuisine with the pensive seriousness others might bring to a difficult math problem.
- the quality of being important or weighty, or of giving cause for concern:
We need educational tools that convey the seriousness of copyright infringement, as well as its consequences and penalties.
Other Words From
- half-se·ri·ous·ness noun
- non·se·ri·ous·ness noun
- o·ver·se·ri·ous·ness noun
- su·per·se·ri·ous·ness noun
- ul·tra·se·ri·ous·ness noun
- un·se·ri·ous·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of seriousness1
Example Sentences
But in all seriousness, Stewart is back on his Monday post just one week from the election, grappling with why the Democrats lost a race that many predicted would be a close race that would eventually favor Harris.
They said “the high level of aggression” in Taylor’s behaviour and the fact children were the victims added to the seriousness of this case.
Likewise, although he still pathetically boasts about being “like, really smart” and attending a great business school, Trump never had the brain power, seriousness or attention to detail necessary to become a legit businessman.
"By not recognising it as domestic abuse within the legal definition, we may not be recognising the severity and the seriousness of the issue," Kris Koth of Acorns says.
Mr Dale was denied bail due to the seriousness of the allegations and was remanded in custody until the crown court pre-trial preparation hearing.
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