Sketchiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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sketchiest

 

[ หˆskษ›tสƒiษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

vague situation

The term 'sketchiest' refers to something that is unclear, suspicious, or lacking in detail. It often describes situations or people that seem untrustworthy or give an impression of mischief. For instance, when a person's behavior is considered sketchy, it indicates that their motives may not be genuine or that there is something questionable about their actions. This word is typically used in informal contexts and may pertain to activities that raise suspicions or eyebrows.

Synonyms

dodgy, questionable, suspicious, unclear.

Examples of usage

  • He gave a sketchiest explanation for his absence.
  • The town's sketchiest areas are best avoided at night.
  • Her sketchiest friends always seem to be in trouble.
  • I have a sketchiest feeling about this deal.

Translations

Translations of the word "sketchiest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais suspeito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เคธเค‚เคฆเคฟเค—เฅเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช am zwielichtigsten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling mencurigakan

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

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najbardziej podejrzany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ๆ€ชใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus louche

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs sospechoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en ลŸรผpheli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ์ˆ˜์ƒํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุฑูŠุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejvรญce podezล™elรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najviac podozrivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ๅฏ็–‘็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najbolj sumljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ suspicious

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ะบาฏะดั–ะบั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒกแƒแƒ”แƒญแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n ลŸรผbhษ™li

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs sospechoso

Etymology

The word 'sketchy' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the word 'sketch,' which means a rough or unfinished drawing or outline. Over time, 'sketchy' began to evolve from its literal meaning into a figurative sense reflecting incompleteness or a lack of clarity and reliability. In contemporary language, the term has taken on a negative connotation, often used to describe something dubious or potentially unsafe. This evolution reflects the changing perceptions of clarity and trustworthiness in communication and relationships across social contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,125, 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.