Seriousness (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. earnest or sincere character or attitude:The proposal was talked about, but I can't say with how much seriousness it was discussed.
  2. solemn or somber character or attitude:Is that why your face is so grim—you're fighting to maintain seriousness and not laugh at the speaker’s name?
  3. the quality of showing or requiring deep thought or concentration:The two chefs approach their gourmet cuisine with the pensive seriousness others might bring to a difficult math problem.
  4. the quality of being important or weighty, or of giving cause for concern:We need educational tools that convey the seriousness of copyright infringement, as well as its consequences and penalties.
Seriousness (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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