Of sorts
phrase
A type of something, but not a perfect or great example of that thing.
He is a singer of sorts, but his performances are not very impressive.
Often appears as...
- a genius of sorts
- a singer of sorts
phrase
A type of something, but not a perfect or great example of that thing.
He is a singer of sorts, but his performances are not very impressive.
Often appears as...
- a genius of sorts
- a singer of sorts
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Understated Claim
Use 'of sorts' to modestly describe something that doesn't fully meet expectations or standards.
He managed to fix it, creating a solution of sorts.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Ideal
'Of sorts' often implies that something is not the best example or is a compromise.
We had a picnic of sorts indoors due to the rain.
Pro Tip 3/3Slight Uncertainty
Use 'of sorts' when you are not certain about categorizing something definitively.
She's an artist of sorts, dabbling in various styles.
Pro Tip 1/3Understated Claim
Use 'of sorts' to modestly describe something that doesn't fully meet expectations or standards.
He managed to fix it, creating a solution of sorts.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Ideal
'Of sorts' often implies that something is not the best example or is a compromise.
We had a picnic of sorts indoors due to the rain.
Pro Tip 3/3Slight Uncertainty
Use 'of sorts' when you are not certain about categorizing something definitively.
She's an artist of sorts, dabbling in various styles.
Pro Tip 1/3Understated Claim
Use 'of sorts' to modestly describe something that doesn't fully meet expectations or standards.
He managed to fix it, creating a solution of sorts.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Ideal
'Of sorts' often implies that something is not the best example or is a compromise.
We had a picnic of sorts indoors due to the rain.
Pro Tip 3/3Slight Uncertainty
Use 'of sorts' when you are not certain about categorizing something definitively.
She's an artist of sorts, dabbling in various styles.
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