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UK//nɒt greɪt bʌt nɒt ˈhɔːrɪfaɪɪŋ//US//nɑt ɡreɪt bət nɑt ˈhɔrɪfaɪɪŋ//

Meaning of Not great but not horrifying

A moderate evaluation indicating something is acceptable but not impressive.

In simple words: Not very good, but also not really bad.

Not great but not horrifying in a sentence

  • The movie was not great but not horrifying; it had some funny moments.
  • The service at the restaurant was not great but not horrifying; we did get our meals on time.
  • Overall, the presentation was not great but not horrifying; it got the main points across.
  • The weather today is not great but not horrifying, so we can still go outside.
  • Her performance was not great but not horrifying; she could improve with practice.

How to use Not great but not horrifying

This expression is often used informally to give a balanced opinion when something is average. It can be suitable for various contexts including casual conversations and informal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a scale: somewhere between 'meh' and 'yikes!'

Related words

Collocations with Not great but not horrifying

  • not great
  • not horrifying
  • average quality
  • somewhat acceptable
  • mediocre experience

Synonyms for Not great but not horrifying

Common mistakes with Not great but not horrifying

  • Using 'horrifying' instead of 'bad' in other contexts.
  • Forgetting to include 'great' and 'horrifying' correctly.
  • Using the phrase in overly formal situations.

Compare Not great but not horrifying with Fair, Mediocre, Acceptable

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Frequently asked questions about Not great but not horrifying

What does Not great but not horrifying mean?

Not very good, but also not really bad.

What is the definition of Not great but not horrifying?

A moderate evaluation indicating something is acceptable but not impressive.

How do you use Not great but not horrifying in a sentence?

The movie was not great but not horrifying; it had some funny moments.

Can you give another example of Not great but not horrifying?

The service at the restaurant was not great but not horrifying; we did get our meals on time.

What are synonyms for Not great but not horrifying?

Common alternatives include fair, passable, mediocre, tolerable, acceptable.

What words go with Not great but not horrifying?

It commonly pairs with not great, not horrifying, average quality, somewhat acceptable, mediocre experience.

What are common mistakes when using Not great but not horrifying?

Using 'horrifying' instead of 'bad' in other contexts. Forgetting to include 'great' and 'horrifying' correctly. Using the phrase in overly formal situations.

How do you pronounce Not great but not horrifying?

US: //nɑt ɡreɪt bət nɑt ˈhɔrɪfaɪɪŋ//, UK: //nɒt greɪt bʌt nɒt ˈhɔːrɪfaɪɪŋ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Not great but not horrifying?

This expression is often used informally to give a balanced opinion when something is average. It can be suitable for various contexts including casual conversations and informal writing.