seriousness
Translation
seriousness, gravity, solemnity, earnestness
Examples
I don't think you understand the seriousness of the situation.
I don't think you understand the seriousness of the situation.
His seriousness made everyone feel uncomfortable.
His seriousness made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Grammar Patterns
the seriousness of ((sth.)) the quality of (sth.) being important or dangerous They understood the seriousness of the problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gravity, importance, solemnity; Antonyms: frivolity, light-heartedness
Etymology
From the adjective 'serious' + the noun-forming suffix '-ness', which indicates a state or quality.
Memory Tips
Remember that '-ness' creates a noun from an adjective. 'Happy' becomes 'happiness', and 'serious' becomes 'seriousness'.