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Serious vs. Thoughtful — What's the Difference?

Serious vs. Thoughtful — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Serious and Thoughtful

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Serious

Thoughtful, somber, or grave in manner
He became serious when he was asked about the economy.

Thoughtful

Given to careful thought; reflective
Every thoughtful person should read the article.

Serious

Not joking or trifling
I was serious when I said I liked your haircut.

Thoughtful

Engrossed in thought
She was thoughtful the whole way home on the bus.

Serious

Deeply interested or involved
A serious golfer.
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Thoughtful

Exhibiting or characterized by careful thought
A thoughtful essay.

Serious

Meriting great concern
A serious illness.
A serious mistake.

Thoughtful

Having or showing heed for the well-being or happiness of others and a propensity for anticipating their needs or wishes.

Serious

Performed with careful thought
A serious effort to reform tax policy.

Thoughtful

Demonstrating thought or careful consideration.
Most thoughtful people eventually solve the puzzle.

Serious

Pertaining to important rather than trivial matters
A serious discussion.

Thoughtful

Demonstrating kindness or consideration for others.
Preparing dinner is a thoughtful gesture for a new mother.

Serious

Sincerely meant
Mistook a sarcastic comment for a serious question.

Thoughtful

Full of thought; employed in meditation; contemplative; as, a man of thoughtful mind.
War, horrid war, your thoughtful walks invades.

Serious

Intended for sophisticated people
Serious music.

Thoughtful

Attentive; careful; exercising the judgment; having the mind directed to an object; as, thoughtful of gain; thoughtful in seeking truth.

Serious

(Informal) Of considerable size or scope; substantial
A serious amount of money.

Thoughtful

Anxious; solicitous; concerned.
Around her crowd distrust, and doubt, and fear,And thoughtful foresight, and tormenting care.

Serious

Without humor or expression of happiness; grave in manner or disposition
It was a surprise to see the captain, who had always seemed so serious, laugh so heartily.

Thoughtful

Having intellectual depth;
A deeply thoughtful essay

Serious

Important; weighty; not insignificant
This is a serious problem. We'll need our best experts.

Thoughtful

Exhibiting or characterized by careful thought;
A thoughtful paper

Serious

Really intending what is said (or planned, etc); in earnest; not jocular or deceiving
After all these years, we're finally getting serious attention.
He says he wants to buy the team, but is he serious?

Thoughtful

Acting with or showing thought and good sense;
A sensible young man

Serious

(of a relationship) Committed.

Thoughtful

Taking heed; giving close and thoughtful attention;
Heedful of the warnings
So heedful a writer
Heedful of what they were doing

Serious

In a serious manner; seriously.

Thoughtful

Showing consideration and anticipation of needs;
It was thoughtful of you to bring flowers
A neighbor showed thoughtful attention

Serious

Grave in manner or disposition; earnest; thoughtful; solemn; not light, gay, or volatile.
He is always serious, yet there is about his manner a graceful ease.

Serious

Really intending what is said; being in earnest; not jesting or deceiving.

Serious

Important; weighty; not trifling; grave.
The holy Scriptures bring to our ears the most serious things in the world.

Serious

Hence, giving rise to apprehension; attended with danger; as, a serious injury.

Serious

Concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities;
A serious student of history
A serious attempt to learn to ski
Gave me a serious look
A serious young man
Are you serious or joking?
Don't be so serious!

Serious

Of great consequence;
Marriage is a serious matter

Serious

Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm;
A dangerous operation
A grave situation
A grave illness
Grievous bodily harm
A serious wound
A serious turn of events
A severe case of pneumonia
A life-threatening disease

Serious

Appealing to the mind;
Good music
A serious book

Serious

Completely lacking in playfulness

Serious

Requiring effort or concentration; complex and not easy to answer or solve;
Raised serious objections to the proposal
The plan has a serious flaw

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