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Recent Examples of unserious
The inclusion of Logan Paul for Saturday's event proved the totally unserious nature of the roster construction.
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Jim Reineking, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
This is not to say that all trade paperbacks are unserious or undeserving of coverage.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
To some, the prospect of a state legislature formally calling for the study of UAPs may seem unserious.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
When securing adequate supplies was discussed, the conversation was unserious.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
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Jim Reineking, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
This is not to say that all trade paperbacks are unserious or undeserving of coverage.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
To some, the prospect of a state legislature formally calling for the study of UAPs may seem unserious.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
When securing adequate supplies was discussed, the conversation was unserious.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unserious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unserious
Adjective
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There’s no unimportant royal gossip, apparently.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
5 Apr. 2026
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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
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There’s nothing frivolous about playing or listening to music.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Americans rightfully expect smart use of our tax dollars, not wasting enormous sums on frivolous, extravagant and absolutely unnecessary projects as a ballroom.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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So Minnesota’s spot in the standings is likely soon to be cemented, which will make the Wolves’ games themselves trivial.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2026
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Space toilets ultimately need to work This is not a trivial matter.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the loud complaints about the Iran war emanating from the far right are not insignificant — for instance, from podcasters Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly and political journals like The American Conservative.—
David M. Drucker,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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And a fair number of people — not — not huge numbers — but not insignificant numbers either — are giving it earlier or giving more.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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How could something that started off so silly suddenly turn harrowingly lethal?—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Crowds of bird fans carrying smartphones and cameras are craning daily for a look at its silly walk, while mostly maintaining a respectful distance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Later in the day, wine, beer, cocktails, and light bites are available at the pool, lobby area, and the sun porch off of the lobby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the early evening, people walk along the edges of the course or stop with a drink and watch the light shift across the greens.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But everything is silky and precise to the touch, and the sound astonishingly full and sweet in the small room, with the strain of an accordion coming in through the open window.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Handcrafted in small batches, these blends are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Unserious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unserious. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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