Definitions
- Describing a person who is not frivolous or lighthearted. - Referring to a situation or topic that is not trivial or insignificant. - Talking about an attitude or behavior that is not flippant or unserious.
- Referring to a person who is solemn, earnest, or sincere. - Describing a situation or topic that is significant, important, or grave. - Talking about an attitude or behavior that is not playful, humorous, or lighthearted.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of frivolity or lightheartedness.
- 2Both words convey a sense of gravity or importance.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a person's attitude or behavior.
- 4Both words are antonyms of frivolous or unserious.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unfrivolous is less common than serious and may sound more formal or literary.
- 2Connotation: Unfrivolous emphasizes the absence of frivolity or lightheartedness, while serious connotes importance or gravity.
- 3Tone: Unfrivolous may sound more neutral or objective, while serious may have a more emotional or subjective tone.
- 4Scope: Unfrivolous can be used to describe a person, situation, or attitude, while serious is more commonly used to describe a situation or topic.
- 5Derivation: Unfrivolous is a negation of the word frivolous, while serious has its own distinct meaning.
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Remember this!
Unfrivolous and serious both describe a lack of frivolity or lightheartedness. However, unfrivolous is less common and may sound more formal or literary, while serious is more versatile and commonly used to describe situations or topics that are significant or important.
