SO-SO Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

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as in decent

of average to below average quality a so-so production of a great play

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adverb

ˈsō-ˈsō

as in good

in a satisfactory way I think I did so-so on the test

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Recent Examples of so-so

Adjective

His results, both in the big leagues and the minors over the past two seasons, have been so-so at best. —

Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2023 Small turned in a so-so performance, allowing four hits, two runs and four walks with four strikeouts in 2⅔ innings and ultimately didn't earn a decision in a Brewers victory. —

Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2023

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Early estimates are for a so-so holiday spending season, with Deloitte predicting an increase of 2.3 to 3.3 percent from a year ago, which would represent a slowdown from last year’s 4.3% annual gain. —

Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024 The throwback late-game approach led to so-so results. —

Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for so-so

Recent Examples of Synonyms for so-so

Adjective

The game also features a non-linear narrative, giving you missions for four distinct factions — not unlike Outlaws —and each one has its own vision for humanity’s future, ultimately deciding on the story’s fate, meaning there’s probably a decent chance there’s plenty of replayability.

— Matt Gardner, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Housing is impacting everyone, even those who are making a decent wage.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2025