Sketchily
adverb
In a way that is not complete or detailed.
He explained the plan sketchily.
Often appears as...
- sketchily explained
- sketchily drawn
adverb
In a way that is not thoroughly done or not reliable.
The project was sketchily managed.
Often appears as...
- sketchily managed
- sketchily organized
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
In a way that is not complete or detailed.
He explained the plan sketchily.
Often appears as...
- sketchily explained
- sketchily drawn
adverb
In a way that is not thoroughly done or not reliable.
The project was sketchily managed.
Often appears as...
- sketchily managed
- sketchily organized
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Imprecise Detail
Use 'sketchily' to indicate something has been described with unclear or vague details.
The directions were given to us sketchily, leaving us confused.
Pro Tip 2/3Limited Understanding
'Sketchily' suggests that the speaker's knowledge about the topic is limited or superficial.
He spoke about the subject sketchily, betraying his limited understanding.
Pro Tip 3/3Rushed Explanation
The adverb 'sketchily' can imply a hurried, crude attempt rather than a refined, complete effort.
She introduced the concept sketchily, as if she didn't have enough time.
Pro Tip 1/3Imprecise Detail
Use 'sketchily' to indicate something has been described with unclear or vague details.
The directions were given to us sketchily, leaving us confused.
Pro Tip 2/3Limited Understanding
'Sketchily' suggests that the speaker's knowledge about the topic is limited or superficial.
He spoke about the subject sketchily, betraying his limited understanding.
Pro Tip 3/3Rushed Explanation
The adverb 'sketchily' can imply a hurried, crude attempt rather than a refined, complete effort.
She introduced the concept sketchily, as if she didn't have enough time.
Pro Tip 1/3Imprecise Detail
Use 'sketchily' to indicate something has been described with unclear or vague details.
The directions were given to us sketchily, leaving us confused.
Pro Tip 2/3Limited Understanding
'Sketchily' suggests that the speaker's knowledge about the topic is limited or superficial.
He spoke about the subject sketchily, betraying his limited understanding.
Pro Tip 3/3Rushed Explanation
The adverb 'sketchily' can imply a hurried, crude attempt rather than a refined, complete effort.
She introduced the concept sketchily, as if she didn't have enough time.
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