seriousness
BrE /ˈsɪərɪəsnɪs/ AmE /ˈsɛrɪəsnɪs/
noun en → es
the quality of being serious or important; the state of being concerned about something
seriedad, importancia
- talk about seriousness
Collocations seriousness of a situation · show seriousness
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The seriousness of the situation was not understood.
La gravedad de la situación no fue comprendida.
the quality of being free from humor or jokes; the state of not being playful or joking
seriedad, falta de humor
- lack seriousness
Collocations seriousness about a matter · maintain seriousness
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He lacks the seriousness needed for this job.
Él carece de la seriedad necesaria para este trabajo.