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serious-mindedness

NOUN

earnestness

Synonyms

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ardor devotion enthusiasm fervor firmness intensity sincerity solemnity tenacity urgency warmth zeal

STRONG

absorption attentiveness concentration decision deliberation doggedness eagerness engrossment gravity intentness keenness passion perseverance persistence purposefulness resolution resolve sobriety stress vehemence

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathy coldness coolness indifference lethargy weakness

STRONG

idleness indecision indolence question unimportance wavering

WEAK

flippancy insincerity

NOUN

seriousness

Synonyms

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earnestness gravity sincerity solemnity

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calmness coolness earnest intentness sedateness sobriety staidness sternness thoughtfulness

WEAK

sober-mindedness

Antonyms

STRONGEST

insincerity unimportance

WEAK

funniness humor lightness triviality

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