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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

Example Sentences

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“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

"Acknowledging the seriousness of the accusations that have been made against Scott, we don't believe it would be appropriate to air the episode at this time," Channel 4 said.

From BBC • 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

That is a readiness target, not a go date, but it has become shorthand to convey the threat’s seriousness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“What the—” James looked baffled for only a moment before the expression dissolved into seriousness.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman