serious-mindedness

“This is time for serious-mindedness when it comes to facing these dire threats.”

Yet observers might be surprised by the conscientiousness of most public servants, or by the scope and serious-mindedness of the fact-checking operation in the White House or a typical campaign.

"Sting approaches Jackie with the same graciousness and serious-mindedness he brought to the 'Ship's' music and lyrics," USA Today added.

A lot of that serious-mindedness can be attributed to how Ms. Flores, 49, has raised Kevin and his brother, Ashton, 13, despite their tumultuous childhoods.

Its impeccable serious-mindedness is nothing to scoff at; what some saw as ponderous now seems merely prescient.