Sketchiness

/ˈsketʃinəs/
noun

The quality of being unclear or roughly outlined.

I sensed the sketchiness of his plans and decided to ask more questions.
Visual representation of "sketchiness" - The quality of being unclear or roughly outlined

Often appears as...

  • sketchiness of details
  • sketchiness of plans

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Disapproving

noun

The quality of being dubious or unreliable.

There is a certain level of sketchiness about his past.
Visual representation of "sketchiness" - The quality of being dubious or unreliable

Often appears as...

  • sketchiness of character
  • sketchiness of situation

Usage tips

Disapproving

noun

The quality of being unclear or roughly outlined.

I sensed the sketchiness of his plans and decided to ask more questions.
Visual representation of "sketchiness" - The quality of being unclear or roughly outlined

Often appears as...

  • sketchiness of details
  • sketchiness of plans

Usage tips

Disapproving

noun

The quality of being dubious or unreliable.

There is a certain level of sketchiness about his past.
Visual representation of "sketchiness" - The quality of being dubious or unreliable

Often appears as...

  • sketchiness of character
  • sketchiness of situation

Usage tips

Disapproving

Definition 1 of 2
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Lack of Detail

Used when information is incomplete or too general, making it hard to understand.

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The sketchiness of the event timeline made it difficult to follow.
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Need for Clarity

Indicates that more specific information or clarification is required.

Illustration for Need for Clarity
His explanation had a sketchiness that left everyone confused.
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Initial Stages

Often applies to ideas or plans that are in early development and not fully formed.

Illustration for Initial Stages
The project's sketchiness means it's too soon to judge its potential.
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Lack of Detail

Used when information is incomplete or too general, making it hard to understand.

Illustration for Lack of Detail
The sketchiness of the event timeline made it difficult to follow.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Need for Clarity

Indicates that more specific information or clarification is required.

Illustration for Need for Clarity
His explanation had a sketchiness that left everyone confused.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Initial Stages

Often applies to ideas or plans that are in early development and not fully formed.

Illustration for Initial Stages
The project's sketchiness means it's too soon to judge its potential.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Lack of Detail

Used when information is incomplete or too general, making it hard to understand.

Illustration for Lack of Detail
The sketchiness of the event timeline made it difficult to follow.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Need for Clarity

Indicates that more specific information or clarification is required.

Illustration for Need for Clarity
His explanation had a sketchiness that left everyone confused.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Initial Stages

Often applies to ideas or plans that are in early development and not fully formed.

Illustration for Initial Stages
The project's sketchiness means it's too soon to judge its potential.
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