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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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Savouri believes the focus of capital markets on this one data point is borderline obsessive and has bred an industry of forecasters.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

A former engineer at Meta, who we are calling Tim, said that, as the company sought to compete with TikTok, more borderline harmful content was allowed on the site.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 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

My grades and scores put me at the borderline.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin