rather slender

Frequency: 4.62.7 per million words

Indicates a small amount or chance, often more than expected.

slenderADVERB + slender (small in amount/size)

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rather

Examples (10)

  • The company has a rather slender chance of success.
  • Given the current economic climate, the prospects for a quick recovery are rather slender.
  • He has a rather slender build for a rugby player.
  • The evidence supporting his claim is rather slender.
  • With so few resources, the project's chance of completion seems rather slender.
  • The margin of victory was rather slender, only a few votes separated the candidates.
  • Her explanation for being late was rather slender.
  • The argument presented by the defense was rather slender.
  • Despite her rather slender frame, she is surprisingly strong.
  • The possibility of finding a solution before the deadline is rather slender.