Sort of
adverb
To a certain extent; somewhat.
The movie was sort of interesting, but I wouldn't watch it again.
Often appears as...
- sort of strange
- sort of good
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
A type or kind of something.
There are a sort of people who never keep their promises.
Often appears as...
- sort of person
- sort of situation
adverb
Used to express a suggestion or uncertainty.
I was wondering if we could, sort of, rearrange the meeting for tomorrow.
Often appears as...
- sort of think
- sort of understand
Usage tips
Hesitant
adjective
Belonging in a given category to a moderate or low degree.
He is sort of a teacher, but mostly he does research.
Often appears as...
- sort of actor
- sort of professional
adverb
To a certain extent; somewhat.
The movie was sort of interesting, but I wouldn't watch it again.
Often appears as...
- sort of strange
- sort of good
Usage tips
Colloquial
adjective
A type or kind of something.
There are a sort of people who never keep their promises.
Often appears as...
- sort of person
- sort of situation
adverb
Used to express a suggestion or uncertainty.
I was wondering if we could, sort of, rearrange the meeting for tomorrow.
Often appears as...
- sort of think
- sort of understand
Usage tips
Hesitant
adjective
Belonging in a given category to a moderate or low degree.
He is sort of a teacher, but mostly he does research.
Often appears as...
- sort of actor
- sort of professional
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Hedging Statement
Use 'sort of' to express hesitance or to avoid making a strong, direct statement about your opinion or knowledge on a subject.
I'm sort of hoping we don’t have to work overtime.
Pro Tip 2/3Mild Interest
'Sort of' can indicate that something is mildly interesting or enjoyable, but not enough to be unequivocally positive.
The lecture was sort of helpful.
Pro Tip 3/3Softening Effect
Using 'sort of' can soften a statement, reducing the risk of offending someone or sounding too blunt.
Your painting is sort of unconventional.
Pro Tip 1/3Hedging Statement
Use 'sort of' to express hesitance or to avoid making a strong, direct statement about your opinion or knowledge on a subject.
I'm sort of hoping we don’t have to work overtime.
Pro Tip 2/3Mild Interest
'Sort of' can indicate that something is mildly interesting or enjoyable, but not enough to be unequivocally positive.
The lecture was sort of helpful.
Pro Tip 3/3Softening Effect
Using 'sort of' can soften a statement, reducing the risk of offending someone or sounding too blunt.
Your painting is sort of unconventional.
Pro Tip 1/3Hedging Statement
Use 'sort of' to express hesitance or to avoid making a strong, direct statement about your opinion or knowledge on a subject.
I'm sort of hoping we don’t have to work overtime.
Pro Tip 2/3Mild Interest
'Sort of' can indicate that something is mildly interesting or enjoyable, but not enough to be unequivocally positive.
The lecture was sort of helpful.
Pro Tip 3/3Softening Effect
Using 'sort of' can soften a statement, reducing the risk of offending someone or sounding too blunt.
Your painting is sort of unconventional.
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