SKETCHY

sketchy, unelaborated

(adjective) giving only major points; lacking completeness; “a sketchy account”; “details of the plan remain sketchy”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

sketchy (comparative sketchier, superlative sketchiest)

Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.

Resembling a comedy sketch, of sketch quality.

(North America, slang) Of questionable or doubtful quality.

(North America, slang, of a person) Suspected of taking part in illicit or dishonorable dealings.

(North America, slang, of a person) Disturbing or unnerving, often in such a way that others may suspect them of intending physical or sexual harm or harassment.

Synonyms

• dicey

• dodgy

• seedy

• shady

Source: Wiktionary

Sketch"y, a.

Definition: Containing only an outline or rough form; being in the manner of a sketch; incomplete. The execution is sketchy throughout; the head, in particular, is left in the rough. J. S. Harford.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition