almost respectable

Frequency: 5.84.0 per million words

Indicates that someone or something is very close to being respectable but not quite.

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Examples (10)

  • His business dealings were almost respectable, but whispers of shady practices persisted.
  • She tried to look almost respectable for the job interview, despite her unconventional past.
  • The old house, after years of neglect, was now almost respectable thanks to the new owners.
  • His behavior, though sometimes eccentric, was generally almost respectable in public.
  • They lived in an almost respectable neighborhood, right on the edge of the less desirable part of town.
  • The politician's speech was almost respectable, but a few controversial remarks marred it.
  • Despite his reputation, he managed to maintain an almost respectable facade.
  • The restaurant served food that was almost respectable, if you didn't mind the occasional questionable ingredient.
  • After several attempts, his academic record became almost respectable.
  • She wore an outfit that was almost respectable for the formal event, but perhaps a bit too daring.