sketchy
/ˈskɛt͡ʃi/ adjective C1- Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement. · The first draft included a sketchy design.
- Not thorough or detailed.
- Resembling a comedy sketch, of sketch quality.
- Of questionable or doubtful quality. · The sketchy repair job did not look like it would hold.
- Suspected of taking part in illicit or dishonorable dealings. · Because he is so sketchy, I always think that he is up to something.
- Disturbing or unnerving, often in such a way that others may suspect them of intending physical or sexual harm or harassment. · Jack is so sketchy. I think he's stalking me.
Comparative sketchier · Superlative sketchiest
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