Borderline and Hardly

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Borderline

Borderline adverb - Very close to but not completely.
Usage example: your answer was borderline rude, so I would advise you to be more diplomatic in the future
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Hardly is an antonym for borderline.
Nearby Words: border, borderland

Hardly

Hardly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.
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Borderline is an antonym for hardly.
Nearby Word: hard
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Both words in one sentence

  • The Norwegian version especially is a borderline Perpetual Frowner who hardly ever smiles.
    Source: Series / The Julekalender
  • Manga / Kurogane Pukapuka Tai Communications Officer: Kushiku, who is a borderline-Hikkikomori who stays in the radio room and hardly ever speaks to anyone but has a great talent at decoding enemy transmissions.
    Source: Manga / Kurogane Pukapuka Tai
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