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Unserious

Definition

Not behaving with the care, credibility, or maturity a situation deserves.

Example
Posting memes during the emergency meeting was deeply unserious.
How it is used

Online, unserious often reacts to absurd decisions, institutions, or people who cannot be taken seriously.

Origin and context

The ordinary adjective gained meme popularity through social media commentary, especially in the phrase deeply unserious.

Common variations

deeply unserious

A strongly emphasized version.

not a serious person

A common equivalent.

unserious behavior

Conduct lacking credibility or maturity.

Frequently asked questions
Does unserious mean funny?

Sometimes, but it can also criticize incompetence or immaturity.

What does deeply unserious mean?

It strongly emphasizes that someone or something lacks credibility.

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