unserious
adjective
un·se·ri·ous
ˌən-ˈsir-ē-əs 
: not serious
unserious writers
unserious debates
… recognize the difference between serious and unserious warnings.—
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unseriously
adverb
talking unseriously
unseriousness
noun
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That reflects an unserious passivity that permeates every level of the Sky organization.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Outside of his political efforts, the Harvard Law alumnus is a popular social media personality known for his unserious videos.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
With that in mind, some offered unserious responses.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
When something falls outside the traditional frame, the reflex is often to label it risky or unserious.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Outside of his political efforts, the Harvard Law alumnus is a popular social media personality known for his unserious videos.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 6 Apr. 2026
With that in mind, some offered unserious responses.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
When something falls outside the traditional frame, the reflex is often to label it risky or unserious.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unserious
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“Unserious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unserious. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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