What is another word for such as it is?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌt͡ʃ ɐz ɪt ˈɪz] (IPA)

The phrase "such as it is" is used to describe something that is not ideal or of poor quality. Some synonyms for "such as it is" could include "as it stands", "for what it's worth", or "in its current state". These phrases convey a similar sentiment and imply that there are limitations or shortcomings to whatever is being described. Other expressions that could be used in place of "such as it is" include "good enough", "mediocre", or "subpar". While these phrases may not have the exact same meaning as "such as it is", they all convey a sense of something being less than ideal or less than expected.

What are the hypernyms for Such as it is?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Such as it is

  • I leave to others the decision as to the good or evil tendencies of my character, but such as it is it shines upon my countenance, and there it can easily be detected by any physiognomist.
    Giacomo Casanova
  • I have accomplished little enough, but such as it is, it is the result of my own efforts.
    Robert E. Howard
  • This horror of pain is a rather low instinct and... if I think of human beings I've known and of my own life, such as it is, I can't recall any case of pain which didn't, on the whole, enrich life.
    Malcolm Muggeridge
  • This horror of pain is a rather low instinct and... if I think of human beings I've known and of my own life, such as it is, I can't recall any case of pain which didn't, on the whole, enrich life.
    Malcolm Muggeridge
  • evil existing, the world being such as it is, we can win from evil, if we choose, an inestimable good, namely — the conviction that there is in us a power not of the senses, the conviction that spirit exists, and exists in us.
    Felix Adler

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