sobering thought
Frequency: 8.02.1 per million words
A serious thought that makes you concerned or worried.
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Examples (10)
- The possibility of climate change is a sobering thought.
- For many, the increasing cost of living is a sobering thought.
- It was a sobering thought to realize how fragile life can be.
- The doctor's diagnosis presented a sobering thought about his future.
- Considering the vastness of the universe can be a truly sobering thought.
- The sheer number of people affected by poverty is a sobering thought.
- She had a sobering thought about her responsibilities as a parent.
- The potential consequences of the decision were a sobering thought.
- Losing everything in the fire was a sobering thought for the family.
- The speed at which technology is changing is a sobering thought for many industries.