Unserious vs. Serious — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Unserious and Serious
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Definitions
Unserious
Not serious; characterized by a lack of seriousness of attitude, approach, style etc..
Serious
Thoughtful, somber, or grave in manner
He became serious when he was asked about the economy.
Serious
Not joking or trifling
I was serious when I said I liked your haircut.
Serious
Deeply interested or involved
A serious golfer.
Serious
Meriting great concern
A serious illness.
A serious mistake.
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Serious
Performed with careful thought
A serious effort to reform tax policy.
Serious
Pertaining to important rather than trivial matters
A serious discussion.
Serious
Sincerely meant
Mistook a sarcastic comment for a serious question.
Serious
Intended for sophisticated people
Serious music.
Serious
(Informal) Of considerable size or scope; substantial
A serious amount of money.
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Serious
Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily.
Serious
Important; weighty; not insignificant
This is a serious problem. We'll need our best experts.
Serious
Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving
After all these years, we're finally getting serious attention.
He says he wants to buy the team, but is he serious?
Serious
(of a relationship) Committed.
Serious
In a serious manner; seriously.
Serious
Grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn; not light, gay, or volatile.
He is always serious, yet there is about his manner a graceful ease.
Serious
Really intending what is said; being in earnest; not jesting or deceiving.
Serious
Important; weighty; not trifling; grave.
The holy Scriptures bring to our ears the most serious things in the world.
Serious
Hence, giving rise to apprehension; attended with danger; as, a serious injury.
Serious
Concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities;
A serious student of history
A serious attempt to learn to ski
Gave me a serious look
A serious young man
Are you serious or joking?
Don't be so serious!
Serious
Of great consequence;
Marriage is a serious matter
Serious
Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm;
A dangerous operation
A grave situation
A grave illness
Grievous bodily harm
A serious wound
A serious turn of events
A severe case of pneumonia
A life-threatening disease
Serious
Appealing to the mind;
Good music
A serious book
Serious
Completely lacking in playfulness
Serious
Requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve;
Raised serious objections to the proposal
The plan has a serious flaw
