
Borderline
Almost Sufficient
Use 'borderline' to describe something barely meeting a standard or requirement.

His effort in the project was borderline acceptable.
Emphasize Uncertainty
Convey that a situation or quality is uncertain or may change with 'borderline'.

Her attendance is borderline; she might fail due to absences.
Indecisive Descriptor
'Borderline' expresses indecision between two options or categories.

The movie is borderline horror or thriller, hard to categorize.
Compare with
DoubtfulMarginalQuestionableTenuous
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