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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɛɐ̯ˈnʏçtɐnt
"Die Ergebnisse der Studie waren äußerst ernüchternd."
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Tending to make someone more serious, sensible, or solemn; causing quiet reflection.
"The documentary provided a sobering look at the devastating effects of climate change."
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Present participle of 'sober', meaning to become or make less drunk, or to become more serious and realistic.
"Stepping out into the cold night air was sobering after the long, loud party."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the verb 'sober', originating from Old English 'sober' (via Old French and Latin 'sobrius', meaning not drunk, temperate, or serious). The participial adjective form evolved in the late 19th century to describe experiences, facts, or realizations that bring about seriousness, solemnity, or a sudden loss of lightheartedness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sobering" is said worldwide
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qui donne à réfléchir
Transliteration: ki dɔ̃ t‿a ʁefleʃiʁ
"Les statistiques sur le chômage offrent un constat qui donne à réfléchir."
ernüchternd
Transliteration: ɛɐ̯ˈnʏçtɐnt
"Die Ergebnisse der Studie waren äußerst ernüchternd."
che fa riflettere
Transliteration: ke fa rifˈlɛtːere
"Il rapporto ha offerto una visione che fa riflettere sulla crisi."
aleccionador
Transliteration: aleksjonadoɾ
"Las cifras de la pandemia tuvieron un efecto aleccionador en la población."
sóbrio
Transliteration: ˈsɔbɾiu
"Os dados apresentados trouxeram uma realidade sóbria para todos."
गंभीर करने वाला
Transliteration: gambhir karne wala
"इस दुर्घटना के आंकड़े बेहद गंभीर करने वाले हैं।"
清醒的
Transliteration: qīngxǐng de
"这则新闻给我们上了一堂清醒的课。"
정신이 번쩍 들게 하는
Transliteration: jeongsini beonjjeok deulge haneun
"그 보고서는 우리의 현실을 정신이 번쩍 들게 했다."
現実を突きつける
Transliteration: genjitsu o tsukitsukeru
"その事故の報告は私たちに現実を突きつけるものだった。"
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