sobering

adjective

so·ber·ing ˈsō-b(ə-)riŋ

: tending to make one thoughtful or sober

Examples of sobering in a Sentence

His death is a sobering reminder of the dangers of mountaineering.

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Moments before Richard Allen's fate was announced in a packed downtown Delphi courtroom Monday, Special Judge Frances Gull gave a sobering assessment of the case that has haunted the small Indiana community for years. —

Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Nov. 2024 For people who rank climate change high on their list of societal concerns, the Nov. 5 election result was a sobering one: The next president of the United States will be someone who campaigned on relying more on fossil fuels, not less. —

Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Nov. 2024 Whether whimsical or sobering, all the photographed objects have the same effect. —

Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024 Despite this sobering setback, like always, Black women persist. —

Jasmine Browley, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sobering