borderline (adjective)

1. The border dispute between two countries led to a borderline conflict in the early 1900s.

2. The novel received mixed reviews and many critics considered it to be borderline in terms of its literary quality.

3. The cartoon character's behavior was borderline inappropriate for children's television.

4. The preacher's interpretation of the scripture was considered borderline heretical by some members of the congregation.

1. Why did the scarecrow refuse to cross the borderline? Because he didn't have the guts!

2. As they crossed the borderline into the abandoned cemetery, they felt an overwhelming sense of unease.

3. The large windows along the borderline of the house allowed plenty of natural light to enter.

4. The novel explored the blurred borderline between reality and fantasy, leaving the readers questioning what was true.