Sketchy

/ˈskɛtʃi/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not thorough or detailed; lacking in completeness or comprehensiveness.

The report was quite sketchy, providing only basic information without any in-depth analysis.

Involving disreputable people or activities; questionable or suspicious.

He has been hanging out with a sketchy crowd that always seems to be up to no good.

Vague or not well-defined.

The instructions were sketchy at best, leaving us confused about what to do next.

Derived from 'sketch', which refers to a rough or unfinished drawing.

sketchy character

A person whose trustworthiness is questionable.

sketchy details

Vague or insufficient information about something.

sketchy situation

A scenario that seems unsafe or unreliable.

sketch

A rough drawing or outline.

outline

A general description or plan showing the essential features.

Something that is dangerous or risky.

That party got a little sketchy after midnight.

A situation or person that seems shady or untrustworthy.

I don't know about that guy; he seems sketchy to me.