serious
adjective
of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
unseriously
-
a word derived from
serious.
Example Sentences
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Policy experts say the case highlights the ways in which the movement of advanced chips is a serious problem that the industry appears to have taken very unseriously.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 21, 2026
“I was very unimpressed with how unseriously men’s mental health was taken in classes,” Hadar says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
He continued, "I guess as the famous saying goes, 'democracy dies in discussion . . .' But look, I have sinned against you. I'm sorry," he said unseriously in a Southern accent.
From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2024
Queen’s music takes itself seriously and unseriously in all the right places.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 20, 2019
Was there a way to do this unseriously?
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
