Seriousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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seriousness

[ ˈsɪərɪəsnəs ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 seriedade

🇮🇳 गंभीरता

🇩🇪 Ernsthaftigkeit

🇮🇩 keseriusan

🇺🇦 серйозність

🇵🇱 poważność

🇯🇵 真剣さ

🇫🇷 sérieux

🇪🇸 seriedad

🇹🇷 ciddiyet

🇰🇷 진지함

🇸🇦 جدية

🇨🇿 vážnost

🇸🇰 vážnosť

🇨🇳 严肃

🇸🇮 resnost

🇮🇸 alvarleiki

🇰🇿 маңыздылық

🇬🇪 სერიოზულობა

🇦🇿 ciddilik

🇲🇽 seriedad

Word origin

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.