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Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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Rosenberg and Bardey, the defence's expert witnesses, disagree, saying it instead highlights that Jeffries does not remember his legal restrictions and the seriousness of the situation.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

He said the Nazi regime was "the most barbaric ever, and I'd never make light of nor dilute its seriousness".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Forensic-style review introduces a seriousness to something that’s supposed to be fleeting and fun.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“The market is underestimating the seriousness of the situation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

I’m still not sure if I can completely believe her, but I see the way her eyes watch me with all the grave seriousness of the entire world, and I know she means every word.

From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.