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Of sorts

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Understated ClaimPlay
Use 'of sorts' to modestly describe something that doesn't fully meet expectations or standards. SlideHe managed to fix it, creating a solution of sorts.
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Not IdealPlay
'Of sorts' often implies that something is not the best example or is a compromise. SlideWe had a picnic of sorts indoors due to the rain.
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Slight UncertaintyPlay
Use 'of sorts' when you are not certain about categorizing something definitively. SlideShe's an artist of sorts, dabbling in various styles.