
Serious
Severity Indicator
Use 'serious' for situations that are potentially dangerous or require immediate attention.

After the accident, he was in a serious condition.
Not Trivial
'Serious' suggests an issue is not to be taken lightly and may have significant outcomes.

Ignoring climate change can have serious implications.
Considerable Importance
About issues demanding careful consideration or considerable resources.

She has a serious decision to make about her career.
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