as in incomplete
not complete or clear or having a lot of details
His memory of the incident was sketchy. Details are still sketchy, but there are rumors that next year's model will be completely redesigned.
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Recent Examples of sketchy
No snake oil, for the most part—no sketchy procedures, no unscrupulous claims.
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John Jeremiah Sullivan, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
On Monday, the U.S. and Chinese governments announced a trade deal, though the details of the U.S.-China pact are still sketchy.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 12 May 2025
Goggins made his hosting debut on Saturday night, while Arcade Fire returned for their sixth appearance on the sketchy comedy series.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 10 May 2025
The first part of the race was really sketchy trying to steer through situations and change lanes, but really proud of our team.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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John Jeremiah Sullivan, Harpers Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
On Monday, the U.S. and Chinese governments announced a trade deal, though the details of the U.S.-China pact are still sketchy.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 12 May 2025
Goggins made his hosting debut on Saturday night, while Arcade Fire returned for their sixth appearance on the sketchy comedy series.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 10 May 2025
The first part of the race was really sketchy trying to steer through situations and change lanes, but really proud of our team.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sketchy
Adjective
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An extended hall leads to another long hall, ending with an incomplete chamber containing his burial well.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Sandoval gripes off-target against the state’s high rate of hospice fraud, poor Medi-Cal reimbursement rates, incomplete data reporting and reports that never see the light of day.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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And so The Wheel of Time joins TV's long list of unfinished stories.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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Sherrill is among dozens of homebuyers in Citrus County whose homes have been left unfinished by Van Der Valk Construction, and who are now struggling to find enough funds to finish on their own.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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This granular visibility transforms sustainability from a vague corporate initiative into precise, actionable intelligence, enabling manufacturers to make targeted improvements that collectively drive significant environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency.—
David Ly,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Therapists should be trained to help patients build grit and achieve goals, not just listen passively, offer vague reassurances, or affirm every feeling.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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One the one hand, U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs could damage economic growth, given Germany’s status as an export-reliant country, though the potential impact of such duties on inflation remains unclear.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 May 2025
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What remains unclear There are uncertainties about CIF’s changes, especially regarding new placement rules.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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Though famous for its hazy IPAs, Outer Range has stepped up its game in lagers, pilsners, stouts, saisons and Belgians.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
27 May 2025
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In the hazy light, the monochrome landscape seemed devoid of life.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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“Sketchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sketchy. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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