serious
adjective
of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
nonserious
-
a word derived from
serious.
Example Sentences
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He had 14 points and five rebounds in 20 minutes Friday in Oklahoma City after struggling with what Unseld called nonserious breathing issues, trouble that Unseld said Harrell has dealt with before.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 27, 2021
Yas: “a playful or nonserious way to say ‘yes!’
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 12, 2021
In total, 9,000 adverse events were reported, with 979 serious and the rest classified as nonserious, according to the most recent C.D.C. report available.
From New York Times ● Feb. 12, 2021
I realize kids cry for mainly nonserious reasons, so I’m being illogical, but it can be upsetting to hear a child wailing in distress.
From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2020
It was performance artist and perennial nonserious presidential candidate Vermin Supreme, whom Cheri knew as a New Hampshire staple.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2019
