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.