Sobering

Synonyms for "sobering" (14 found)

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Closest matches (3)

Adjective(3 words)
abstinenceclearheadednesscrushing workload

Strong matches (4)

Noun(1 words)
Verb(1 words)
Adjective(2 words)

Related words (7)

Adjective(7 words)
lesson in realismreality checkreality shockserioussobrietysolemnwake up call

Related word relations

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gravitasgravityharsh lessonprolonged sobrietyseriousnessshort sobrietywake up moment

Collocations

8 entries
sobering assessmentsobering effectsobering experiencesobering newssobering realitysobering remindersobering statisticssobering thought

Inflections

3 entries
more soberingmost soberingsoberings

Derivations

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similar

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Sample sentences

7 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

The results of the study were sobering, to say the least.

Source: tatoeba (1219479)

The prose of everyday life can be very sobering.

Source: tatoeba (2622599)

This is a sobering reminder that attacks on any American—regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or sexual orientation—is an attack on all of us and on the fundamental values of equality and dignity that define us as a country.

Source: tatoeba (5215523)

One of the largest cancer prevention studies of its kind to date reached a sobering conclusion. Just one alcoholic drink per day can increase the risk of breast cancer in women. But researchers also concluded there are things women can do to decrease their risk of breast cancer.

Source: tatoeba (12251079)

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