Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Selection, ratings & decisions · Working

Soft pass

Also called: qualified pass

ELI5

An informal or qualified decision not to proceed, sometimes leaving room for later reconsideration.

Used in conversation

“Soft pass came up in the buyer’s feedback, so we should answer it clearly.”

Pitch context

You may encounter “Soft pass” in pitching & meetings conversations or materials.

Why it matters: Helps you understand how projects are presented, submitted, discussed and followed up.

Sources & evidence · 5

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.