Seriousness

/ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality or state of being serious; earnestness or gravity.

The seriousness of the situation called for immediate action.

An attitude of being solemn or not joking.

His seriousness during the meeting emphasized the importance of the topic.

The condition of being important or significant.

The seriousness of climate change cannot be overstated.

The degree to which something is serious or critical.

They assessed the seriousness of the injuries before deciding to call for help.

Derived from the word 'serious' with the suffix '-ness' indicating a state or quality.

in all seriousness

To be completely serious about something.

serious as a heart attack

Extremely serious; of great importance.

to take something seriously

To treat something as important and not as a joke.

serious

Having an earnest and sober demeanor.

solemn

Characterized by deep sincerity.

earnest

Showing intense and eager conviction.

No joking around.

When I say I'm done, I mean it - no seriousness here.

Bringing the mood down.

Don't be a buzzkill, stop with the seriousness.