borderline
intermediateB2/ˈbɔːrdərlaɪn/ · bor-der-line
Descriptive of a state or condition that is on the edge or boundary; often used in a psychological context to describe a person's mental state.
Meanings
Descriptive of a state or condition that is on the edge or boundary; often used in a psychological context to describe a person's mental state.
ایک حالت یا صورتحال کی وضاحت جو سرحد یا حد کے قریب ہو؛ اکثر نفسیاتی تناظر میں کسی شخص کی ذہنی حالت کو بیان کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
سرحدی
sarhadi
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- borderline case
- borderline personality disorder
- borderline condition
Example Sentences
His behavior was borderline unacceptable, making it difficult for others to work with him.
اس کا رویہ سرحدی ناقابل قبول تھا، جس کی وجہ سے دوسروں کے لیے اس کے ساتھ کام کرنا مشکل ہو گیا۔
Us ka rawaya sarhadi naqabluqabul tha, jis ki wajah se dusron ke liye is ke sath kaam karna mushkil ho gaya.
The diagnosis remained borderline, requiring further evaluation.
تشخیص سرحدی رہی، مزید جانچ کی ضرورت تھی۔
Tashkhees sarhadi rahi, mazeed janch ki zaroorat thi.
She felt she was living in a borderline state of happiness and despair.
اس نے محسوس کیا کہ وہ خوشی اور مایوسی کی سرحدی حالت میں جی رہی ہے۔
Us ne mehsoos kiya ke woh khushi aur mayoosi ki sarhadi haalat mein jee rahi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a line drawn on a map that separates two countries.
Picture a line on a map that divides two areas, illustrating the concept of being on the edge.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ ہوں میں تو مگر یہی حقیقت ہے، کہ سرحد پر ہی تو میرے خوابوں کی بھلائی ہے.
Na hoon main to magar yehi haqeeqat hai, Ke sarhad par hi to mere khwabon ki bhalaai hai.
Even if I am not, this is the truth, That at the borderline lies the goodness of my dreams.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
رہ کے کنارے بیٹھنا ہے، نہ تو آگے بڑھنا ہے
Rah ke kinaare baithna hai, na to aage barhna hai
Sitting at the edge of the path means one is neither moving forward.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "border" — the edge or boundary of something
First known use: 19th century
The term 'borderline' originated in the late 19th century to describe a condition that is on the edge of being classified in a particular way. It has been used in psychology to refer to borderline personality disorder since the early 20th century.