Sketchy: meaning, definitions and examples
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sketchy
[ ˈskɛtʃi ]
in a suspicious manner
Not to be trusted; untrustworthy or shady. Something that seems unreliable, risky, or dubious.
Synonyms
dubious, shady, suspicious, unreliable
Examples of usage
- The man gave me a sketchy explanation for his whereabouts last night.
- I don't feel comfortable going to that sketchy part of town alone at night.
incomplete or rough
Roughly outlined or unfinished. Lacking detail or precision. Often used in reference to a preliminary or temporary version of something.
Synonyms
incomplete, preliminary, rough, unfinished
Examples of usage
- She showed me a sketchy draft of her new novel.
- The plan is still in a sketchy stage and needs more development.
Translations
Translations of the word "sketchy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 esboçado
🇮🇳 अस्पष्ट
🇩🇪 skizzenhaft
🇮🇩 kasar
🇺🇦 ескізний
🇵🇱 szkicowy
🇯🇵 大ざっぱな
🇫🇷 ébauché
🇪🇸 esquemático
🇹🇷 eskiz
🇰🇷 대충 그린
🇸🇦 غير واضح
🇨🇿 náčrtný
🇸🇰 náčrtkový
🇨🇳 草图的
🇸🇮 osnutkovit
🇮🇸 óviss
🇰🇿 эскиздік
🇬🇪 ესკიზური
🇦🇿 eskizli
🇲🇽 esquemático
Word origin
The origin of the word 'sketchy' can be traced back to the early 19th century, derived from the word 'sketch' which originally meant a rough drawing or outline. Over time, 'sketchy' evolved to describe something that is not fully developed or trustworthy. The term has since become commonly used in informal language to convey a sense of suspicion or incompleteness.