seriousness — the quality of being serious, important, or requiring careful consideration
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being serious, important, or requiring careful consideration
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
Korean meaning: 진지함, 심각함, 중요성
Korean pronunciation: **시**어리어스니스
Example Sentences
- My cat's seriousness when stalking a laser dot is both impressive and hilarious.
- The teacher questioned the seriousness of students who wore pajamas to the final exam.
- We need to discuss the seriousness of climate change with future generations.
seriousness
NOUN//ˈsɪriəsnəs//
the quality of being serious, important, or requiring careful consideration
the quality of being serious, important, or requiring careful consideration
The seriousness of business demands every witness!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'serius' meaning 'earnest' or 'grave', combined with the Old French suffix '-ness' which derives from Old English and is used to form abstract nouns denoting a quality or state.
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📝Examples
“My cat's seriousness when stalking a laser dot is both impressive and hilarious.”
“The teacher questioned the seriousness of students who wore pajamas to the final exam.”
“We need to discuss the seriousness of climate change with future generations.”
“His seriousness about collecting rubber ducks impressed his grandmother.”
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