unserious

Definition of unseriousnext

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Recent Examples of unserious 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 Nobody takes the famously unserious holiday of April Fools as seriously as Adult Swim. Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unserious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unserious
Adjective
  • There’s no unimportant royal gossip, apparently.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 5 Apr. 2026
  • If however, we were often criticized and made to feel unimportant, our self-talk may be more negative.
    Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Joy is not frivolous, pleasure is not shallow, and connection is not optional.
    Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • The producers tried to throw out the estate’s complaint under California’s anti-SLAPP statute, which is intended to protect free speech against frivolous litigation.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 12 May 2026
Adjective
  • Where the Parallels Still Matter Despite these differences, the similarities are not trivial.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • A hill of beans isn't so trivial anymore.
    Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 May 2026
Adjective
  • Not to make too much of what is a relatively small (though not insignificant) role, but Jude’s anomalous casting as Malia’s Marcus Aurelius-quoting, crane operator dad does carry with it a current of eccentric vivacity that the rest of the film sorely lacks.
    Jessica Kiang, Variety, 18 May 2026
  • But normalization doesn’t mean something is medically insignificant.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
Adjective
  • Even though the percentages and point-system, along with simulcast rules, can seem silly and out of touch with creative and investment reality, CanCon made possible global hits like Crave and HBO’s hockey romance series Heated Rivalry.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 May 2026
  • That tension — something prosaic or silly culminating in something hilarious and transfixing — achieved what poor Vandenberg and her pratfalls could not.
    Anna Peele, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Adjective
  • Made from a breathable, sweat-wicking fabric, these versatile pants are perfect for light activities like long walks, warm-ups, running errands, and busy travel days.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
  • All rooms feature wheelchair-accessible doors, lowered peepholes, light switches, and closet door handles; a roll-in shower or tub with grab bars; and teletypewriters and telecommunications devices available upon request.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Adjective
  • The hit was a small smudge on Bruins ace Taylor Tinsley’s line, finishing with two strikeouts and three hits across the five innings.
    Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
  • Four nations will be making their debut next month, including tiny Curaçao, the smallest by population ever to qualify.
    James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026

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“Unserious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unserious. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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