of sorts

Idioms  

1. Also, of a sort. Of a kind, especially a mediocre or somewhat different kind. For example, He was wearing a jacket of sorts but no tie, or They established a constitutional government of a sort. [c. 1900]

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of sorts

Leica’s premium positioning and small scale have been a shield of sorts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

Anderson’s original “Resident Evil” film franchise, the writer-director — known for his abrasive, nu-metal vulgar auteurism — raises a middle finger of sorts to his detractors.

From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026

It functioned as a musical chairs of sorts, in which the contestants switched partners until the music was paused, and a couple was announced.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

But know only that in its opening minutes we learn that we have been swindled and are now part of a ritual of sorts to summon said alien.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

Now that Rishi mentioned it, Ashish did seem weirdly out of sorts.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon