as in unimportant
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Recent Examples of unserious
These people are concerned that the superficial—attention to looks—will obscure and distract us from what is truly significant, turning us into unserious and unreflective people incapable of making the best of what’s left.
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Judith Viorst, Allure, 1 Apr. 2025
The metaphor of the irresponsible or unserious young adult, though, strikes us as apt for how the mayor himself has managed this situation and — more broadly — city finances.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
While accepting the award, Green Day — comprised of Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool and Mike Dirnt — did the most unserious thing possible: quote the 1997 dramedy Boogie Nights.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
When Twitter launched, much of its content was relatively unserious.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
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Judith Viorst, Allure, 1 Apr. 2025
The metaphor of the irresponsible or unserious young adult, though, strikes us as apt for how the mayor himself has managed this situation and — more broadly — city finances.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
While accepting the award, Green Day — comprised of Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool and Mike Dirnt — did the most unserious thing possible: quote the 1997 dramedy Boogie Nights.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
When Twitter launched, much of its content was relatively unserious.
—Clare Duffy, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unserious
Adjective
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Protect your time and use something like the Eisenhower Matrix to let go of nonurgent or unimportant activities.—
Denise Russo,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Everything else is unimportant compared to being honest about your love to people.—
David Chiu,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many legal observers see the lawsuit as frivolous, but a settlement also been viewed as a way to appease the president at a time when the companies need the administration’s greenlight for the merger.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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First Amendment experts have called Trump’s case frivolous.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Philosophers are in a unique place to solve this riddle as current events are largely trivial in their work.—
Theodore McDarrah,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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It may be generally dismissed as trivial, but Bernstein conducted it with characterful nostalgia and Dudamel has found in it vibrant new spirit.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The problems the teens in the film had were parental, which is certainly not insignificant, but there wasn't the kind of imminent danger that many kids face today.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The classic case of Blockbuster turning down the acquisition of Netflix, which in hindsight was devastating, but at the time seemed insignificant.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But silly things like feelings and mental health don't matter to rebellion leader Luthen (Stellan Skarsgård), who wants results at any cost.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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This is one where the visual spectacle and weird fourth-wall-breaking sections stand head and shoulders above everything else, making for an extremely memorable adventure that embraces the silly side of Doctor Who.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart while holding a light pair of dumbbells.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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This color is light and bright like J.Law’s and would be pretty for the daytime; a silky black skirt like Hilary Duff’s is a little more glamorous for dinner and drinks.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Although set in the small city, the movie was reportedly filmed in several locations in Louisiana.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Consider connecting with a public library, small book store or educational sectors willing to donate titles that support healing and wellness to add to the community library.—
Sahmie S. Wytewa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 May 2025
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“Unserious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unserious. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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