nonserious

Example Sentences

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In a July 2018 blog post, he wrote that he had “gotten a growing barrage of offers, many of which were obviously nonserious, but a few of which were, frankly, attention-getting, for the crypto.com domain.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 18, 2021

In total, 9,000 adverse events were reported, with 979 serious and the rest classified as nonserious, according to the most recent C.D.C. report available.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2021

I realize kids cry for mainly nonserious reasons, so I’m being illogical, but it can be upsetting to hear a child wailing in distress.

From Slate • Oct. 5, 2020

For a taste of that nonserious flavor, check out the faux ads they made below.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2018

“This is a completely nonserious list. It includes all the billionaires in Russia from a certain period. Many strongly oppose Putin. Many have been living abroad for a long time.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 2, 2018