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Definition of Serious-mindedness

1. Noun. The trait of being serious. "A lack of solemnity is not necessarily a lack of seriousness"

Lexicographical Neighbors of Serious-mindedness

Literary usage of Serious-mindedness

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. England and the Englishman in German Literature of the Eighteenth Century by John Alexander Kelly (1921)
"... in the opinion of Kuttner participation in government affairs superinduced serious-mindedness:6 "The gloomy, introspective, serious temperament of the ..."

2. The Holy Roman Empire in German Literature by Edwin Hermann Zeydel (1918)
"... in the opinion of Kuttner participation in government affairs superinduced serious-mindedness:6 "The gloomy, introspective, serious temperament of the ..."

3. Jared Ingersoll: A Study of American Loyalism in Relation to British by Lawrence Henry Gipson (1920)
"2 In fact, a love of theological mysteries followed this busy, practical man through life.11 But, in spite of his studious habits and serious-mindedness, ..."

4. Messages of the Men and Religion Movement by Men and Religion Forward Movement (1912)
"This gives them a serious mindedness that no young man attains until he has begun to earn his own living, lending a steadying effect to the working-boy's ..."

5. The Social Welfare Forum: Official Proceedings ... Annual Forum by National Conference on Social Welfare, American Social Science Association, Conference of Charities (U.S., Conference of Charities (U.S.), National Conference of Social Work (U.S. (1919)
"... a profession and approach their tasks with the integrity, serious-mindedness and dignity which go with training and preparation for specialized service. ..."

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