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Would-be

adjective

/ˈwʊd biː/

Meaning

prospective; intending to be; aspiring

The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.

prospective, aspiring, potential, future

actual, current, existing, established

would-be actor, would-be politician, would-be writer

a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge

Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.

A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.

able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection

soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping

So slight, gradual, or subtle as to be not easily noticed or perceived.