sketchier

Adjective

sketchy (comparative sketchier, superlative sketchiest)

1. Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.
   • The first draft included a sketchy design.
2. Not thorough or detailed.
   • Bond had just finished his sketchy summing-up of the players when Le Chiffre, with the silence and economy of movement of a big fish, came through the opening in the brass rail and, with a cold smile of welcome for the table, took his place directly opposite Bond in the banker's chair.1953, Ian Fleming, “The High Table”, in Casino Royale, London: Pan Books, published 1955, page 73
3. Resembling a comedy sketch, of sketch quality.
4. (Canada, US, slang) Of questionable or doubtful quality.
   • The sketchy repair job did not look like it would hold.
5. (Canada, US, slang) Suspected of taking part in illicit or dishonorable dealings.
   • Because he is so sketchy, I always think that he is up to something.
6. (Canada, US, slang) Disturbing or unnerving, often in such a way that others may suspect them of intending physical or sexual harm or harassment.
   • Jack is so sketchy. I think he's stalking me.

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