Sketchier: meaning, definitions and examples

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sketchier

 

[ หˆskษ›tสƒษชษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

suspicious behavior

The term 'sketchier' is a comparative form of the word 'sketchy,' which refers to something that is not clear, incomplete, or is potentially questionable. It often describes situations, actions, or individuals that raise suspicion or concern. For instance, it can refer to a person whose actions are evasive or to a plan that lacks detailed analysis. Generally, 'sketchier' indicates an increase in risk or untrustworthiness compared to something that is merely 'sketchy.'

Synonyms

dodgy, dubious, questionable, suspicious.

Examples of usage

  • His explanations became sketchier as the questioning continued.
  • The deal looked sketchier after reviewing the terms more closely.
  • There were sketchier elements to her story that raised doubts.

Translations

Translations of the word "sketchier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais suspeito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเคฟเค• เคธเค‚เคฆเคฟเค—เฅเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช skizzenhafter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih mencurigakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะปัŒัˆ ะฟั–ะดะพะทั€ั–ะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bardziej podejrzany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚Šๆ€ชใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus douteux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs dudoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha ลŸรผpheli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ์˜์‹ฌ์Šค๋Ÿฌ์šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุดูƒู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรญce podezล™elรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ viac podozrivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ดๅฏ็–‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolj sumljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meira grunsamur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะผำ™ะฝะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒแƒ“ แƒกแƒแƒ”แƒญแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha ลŸรผbhษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs sospechoso

Etymology

The word 'sketchy' originated in the early 1900s in American English. It initially referred to something that was quickly drawn or outlined, akin to a rough sketch. Over the decades, its usage evolved, especially in urban slang, to convey a sense of incompleteness or a lack of clarity, often with a negative connotation. By the late 20th century, 'sketchy' began to describe dubious or suspicious characters, situations, or actions, reflecting a cultural shift toward wariness and skepticism in interpersonal dealings. The comparative form 'sketchier' emerged naturally as speakers sought to express varying degrees of suspicion or uncertainty, solidifying its place in modern vernacular.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,106, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.