unserious

English

Etymology

un- + serious

Adjective

unserious (comparative more unserious, superlative most unserious)

  1. Not serious; characterized by a lack of seriousness (of attitude, approach, style etc.).
    Synonyms: facetious, flippant, frivolous
    • 2009 January 9, The New York Times, “Pop and Rock Listings”, in New York Times:
      The band's songs, which can be deliciously unserious, are as memorable as they are charming.

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