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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- 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.