borderline

• Descreve algo que está no limite de um estado ou condição, não sendo totalmente uma coisa nem outra; também se usa para algo duvidoso, discutível ou no limite do aceitável.

Describes something that is on the edge of a particular state or condition; not quite one thing or another.

1. Of questionable or minimal qualityB2informal

   Barely acceptable or meeting the minimum standard; of uncertain or low quality.

   Limítrofe

   • The food at that restaurant was borderline inedible.
   • His performance was borderline acceptable for the role.
   • The quality of the product is borderline, so I wouldn't recommend it.

   Sinônimosdoubtfuldubiousinadequatemarginalmeagerminimalquestionablesubstandardtouch-and-go

   Antônimoscleardecisivedefinitesuperiorunmistakable

2. On the edge of a conditionB2informal

   Very close to being something, especially something negative or extreme.

   Limítrofe

   • She was borderline obsessed with the idea.
   • His behavior was borderline aggressive during the argument.
   • The weather was borderline freezing, so we stayed inside.

   Sinônimosclosemarginalnear

   Antônimoscertaincleardecideddefiniteunmistakable

• Substantivo que designa uma linha que marca a fronteira ou a divisão entre duas áreas, conceitos, estados ou situações, muitas vezes indicando um limite tênue ou incerto.

A noun referring to a line that marks a boundary or division between two areas, concepts, or conditions.

1. Boundary lineB2formal

   A line that marks the boundary between two areas, territories, or concepts.

   Fronteira

   • The river serves as a borderline between the two countries.
   • They drew a borderline on the map to separate the regions.
   • The borderline between the two properties is clearly marked.

   Sinônimosborderboundarydemarcation linedividing lineedgefrontierlimitmarginperimeter