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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sobering

/ˈsoʊbərɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does sobering mean?

adjective

Causing someone to feel serious or shocked about a situation, or making a problem seem more serious.

Example

"The sobering news of the economic downturn led to widespread job losses."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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