'serious' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'serious' with 20 example sentences.
- serious adjective
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: 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.