Another Word For Kinda

Meaning

The word "kinda" is an informal contraction of "kind of." It's used in casual conversation to indicate that something is true to a certain extent or in a particular way, but not entirely. It suggests a degree of uncertainty or a softened assertion.

Synonyms

• Sort of
• Somewhat
• A little
• Partially
• Relatively

Antonyms

• Completely
• Totally
• Absolutely
• Entirely
• Fully

Etymology

The term "kinda" emerged in American English in the mid-20th century as a colloquial reduction of the phrase "kind of." It reflects the tendency in spoken language to simplify speech for ease of communication.

Examples

1. "I'm kinda tired today; I didn't sleep well last night."
2. "That movie was kinda interesting, but I think it could have been better."
3. "I’m kinda excited for the concert this weekend!"
4. "She’s kinda busy right now, so we should try to reschedule."
5. "I'm not really sure how to explain it; it's kinda complicated."