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seriousness

[seer-ee-uhs-nis] / ˈsɪər i əs nɪs /
NOUN
humorlessness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
earnestness gravity sincerity solemnity
STRONG
calmness coolness earnest intentness sedateness serious-mindedness sobriety staidness sternness thoughtfulness
WEAK
sober-mindedness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
insincerity unimportance
WEAK
funniness humor lightness triviality
NOUN
danger; criticalness
Synonyms
STRONGEST
enormity gravity importance significance urgency
STRONG
moment weight
Antonyms
STRONGEST
insignificance triviality unimportance
WEAK
funniness humor lightness

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Given the seriousness of the King's objectives – with no less than the future of US-UK relations at stake – his speech was, at times, whimsical.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 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

“I know and understand the seriousness of the situation I find myself in today,” Woods said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

She expects this trend to continue, “given the seriousness of this condition and the potential with Vykat XR.”

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Eager to prove his seriousness, he rarely betrays any emotion.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed

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