sorta

American

[sawr-tuh] / ˈsɔr tə /

adverb

Informal.

sort of; somewhat.

I'm sorta nervous about asking for a date.

Etymology

Origin of sorta

A phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of sort of in continuous rapid speech

Example Sentences

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It’s all kinda, sorta happening, but Kaplan is struggling with writer’s block and a busted heating unit, among other disturbances both domestic and global.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2024

In the chaos of the Civil War, West Virginia just sorta decided to become its own state.

From Slate • Aug. 9, 2024

So I sorta read a few pages of it and thought, Yeah, I’d like to do that.”

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2024

Still shocked by the back-to-back revelations, Hostin said to Gates, "I had no idea the Spanish roots to this extent. I'm still sorta shocked at the depth of the ties."

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2024

Messed up that I’m sorta relieved by that.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

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