seem serious

Frequency: 8.078.2 per million words

To give the impression of being bad or dangerous.

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Examples (10)

  • The situation began to seem quite serious as more details emerged.
  • At first, his injuries didn't seem serious, but they worsened overnight.
  • Does this problem seem serious enough to warrant immediate intervention?
  • The initial reports made the threat seem less serious than it actually was.
  • The doctor said her condition might seem serious to an untrained eye, but it's treatable.
  • The economic downturn started to seem increasingly serious as unemployment rose.
  • From their worried expressions, the news must seem quite serious to them.
  • Although the issue could seem serious on the surface, they found a quick solution.
  • Why does everything always seem so serious to him, even minor setbacks?
  • If the symptoms seem more serious or persist, contact emergency services immediately.