seriousness

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The world would have taken notice of his seriousness.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

But funding a nongambler’s entrance into the gambling world as a kind of comedic protagonist not only puts the writer at risk but also flattens the seriousness of the story’s subject.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

His success fighting the cartels as security minister for Mexico City earned him a reputation for seriousness and integrity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

In hospital but unaware of the seriousness of what had occurred, she apologised for not being able to finish the race.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Razi looked around them and the seriousness of the situation sank in.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook