seriousness

[ˈsɪəɹiəsnəs]
[ˈsɪɹiəsnəs]
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Seriousness is being extremely responsible and careful about what you do or say. It's also a quality that shows how much something matters to you.

Seriousness is not always easy to show in everyday life, but it's essential when dealing with important issues or situations. When someone is being serious, they're usually focused on finding a solution or resolving a problem, rather than joking around or being distracted. For example, if there's been a car accident and people are hurt, the police will investigate the scene very seriously to figure out what happened. In this case, seriousness helps ensure that everyone gets the help they need.

When talking about someone's seriousness, we might use words like "solemn" or "grave", especially in situations where someone has passed away. We say things like, "The funeral was a solemn occasion" to show respect for the person who died.

How common is "seriousness"?

Word seriousness is considered uncommon in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • The state or quality of being serious.