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'serious' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'serious' with 20 example sentences.


serious adjective

: of great consequence

: causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm

: appealing to the mind

: requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve

: concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

: completely lacking in playfulness


  • I think you're making a serious mistake.
  • Obesity is a serious problem.
  • This proposal deserves serious consideration.
  • I made a serious mistake on the test.
  • This is a serious situation.
  • Bullying in schools is a serious problem.
  • I'm sorry. I didn't think you were serious.
  • They aren't serious, are they?
  • You're always too serious.
  • If he dies, we will face serious difficulties.
  • You eat lobster for Christmas? Are you serious?
  • I've never been in a serious relationship.
  • Alcohol abuse is a serious problem on campus.
  • He knew he was in serious trouble.
  • The storm had a serious effect on the economy.
  • Is it true you've never had a serious illness?
  • It's a very serious crime.
  • It's unlikely that anything serious will happen.
  • I hope it's nothing serious.
  • She tried her best to look serious.
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