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sketchysketch‧y /ˈsketʃi/ adjective ![](img/spkr_b.png) - Details of the accident are still sketchy.
- I'm afraid my knowledge of the subject is rather sketchy.
- It would be very unwise to change our policy on the basis of such a sketchy report.
- And the second story that night was all about a one-car traffic accident, with sketchy details about injuries.
- I found it boring, self-conscious and a good deal sketchier than the Balzac novella on which it's based.
- Often, the information police receive from state protective workers is so sketchy that officers can not determine if a crime occurred.
- Slightly built, he had long, yellow locks and a sketchy beard.
- So, out came the plans, very sketchy, but a start.
- Some information can be gleaned, although it tends to be more sketchy.
- The tourist office sells a guide booklet that includes an hourlong walk and the sketchy details of his life.
not containing enough details► vague something that is vague is not clear because it does not provide enough details: · Dave's instructions were rather vague.· I had heard vague rumours that they were getting married. ► sketchy something that is sketchy is not thorough or complete enough because it lacks details: · It would be very unwise to change our policy on the basis of such a sketchy report.· I'm afraid my knowledge of the subject is rather sketchy. ► thin a piece of information or a description that is thin is not detailed enough to be useful or effective: · I was disappointed with your history essay, it seemed a little thin in terms of content.· I'm afraid the evidence is really too thin as it stands. We need to investigate further. ► Details ... sketchy Details of the accident are still sketchy. NOUN► detail· Meanwhile the Midland's board was only allowed sketchy details about the breakneck expansion.· The tourist office sells a guide booklet that includes an hourlong walk and the sketchy details of his life.· And the second story that night was all about a one-car traffic accident, with sketchy details about injuries. not thorough or complete, and not having enough details to be useful SYN vague: Details of the accident are still sketchy. |