less than perfect

Frequency: 7.865.9 per million words

Indicates something has flaws.

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Examples (10)

  • The results were less than perfect, but we're making progress.
  • Living in a less than perfect world requires a lot of patience.
  • Her timing was less than perfect during the musical performance.
  • The weather for the outdoor wedding was less than perfect due to the rain.
  • Even with a less than perfect credit score, you might still qualify for a loan.
  • The translation was less than perfect but conveyed the main idea clearly.
  • We had to settle for a less than perfect solution to the technical problem.
  • His excuse for being late was less than perfect and didn't convince anyone.
  • The cake looked less than perfect, but it tasted absolutely delicious.
  • She accepted the fact that her first draft was less than perfect.