half-formed
Example Sentences
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We see some guileless part of ourselves within him — a half-formed reflection in his goldfish Dorothy’s fishbowl that’s been crusted over by the steady gnawing of time.
From Salon • Feb. 3, 2024
He already had a half-formed idea about a woman who rented out her home to film crews.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2023
Sondheim waved to the crowd and momentarily pulled down his mask to reveal his characteristic half-formed smile.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2021
In place of empowerment, which implies a half-formed self in need of saving, she’s more interested in dignity, and how the inherently worthy self can square its existence with a very stupid world.
From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2021
Coll returned the crooked, half-formed blade to the furnace, where it lost its shape entirely.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
