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Seriousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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seriousness

 

[ หˆsษชษ™rษชษ™snษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in behavior

The quality or state of being serious; earnestness; gravity; solemnity.

Synonyms

earnestness, gravity, solemnity

Examples of usage

  • He spoke with great seriousness about the importance of the issue.
  • She faced the situation with seriousness and determination.
Context #2 | Noun

in consequences

The state or quality of having important or severe consequences.

Synonyms

importance, severity, significance

Examples of usage

  • The seriousness of the situation became apparent as more information was revealed.
  • We need to consider the seriousness of our actions before making a decision.
Context #3 | Noun

in tone

The character or quality of being grave or solemn in tone.

Synonyms

gravity, serious tone, solemnity

Examples of usage

  • The seriousness of his voice made everyone stop and listen.
  • The seriousness of the music set the mood for the entire performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "seriousness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น seriedade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคญเฅ€เคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ernsthaftigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keseriusan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตั€ะนะพะทะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powaลผnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็œŸๅ‰ฃใ•

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sรฉrieux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ seriedad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ciddiyet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง„์ง€ํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฏูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรกลพnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรกลพnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธฅ่‚ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ resnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ alvarleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐาฃั‹ะทะดั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒ–แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ciddilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ seriedad

Etymology

The word 'seriousness' originated from the Latin word 'serius' which means grave or solemn. Over time, the word evolved to encompass the qualities of earnestness, importance, and severity. The concept of seriousness has been a fundamental aspect of human behavior and decision-making, influencing various aspects of society and culture.

See also: seriously.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,313 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.