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borderline

[bawr-der-lahyn] / ˈbɔr dərˌlaɪn /
ADJECTIVE
inexact
Synonyms
STRONGEST
marginal
STRONG
open
WEAK
ambiguous ambivalent doubtful dubitable equivocal indecisive indefinite indeterminate problematic uncertain unclassifiable unclear undecided unsettled
Antonyms
WEAK
certain definite exact sure

Example Sentences

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“It’s borderline hoarder, I’m not going to lie,” Sugarman added, as Spelling was forced to agree.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 20, 2026

"The borderline decision was made by the match referee, and details of the rearranged fixture will be made available as soon as possible," said a Dundee statement.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

“Even 200 wins is borderline undoable unless they have a lot of good fortune.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

By the numbers alone, Valenzuela’s candidacy is borderline.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

And because he knew he was weak, he grew more and more stern and painstaking and much less likely to accept an excuse or a borderline disability.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck