SKETCHINESS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

sketchiness

noun

Definition of sketchiness

as in narrowness

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Recent Examples of sketchiness There’s a sketchiness to her voice that plucks a string of morbid curiosity in Mikey’s brain. — Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025 Turns out Gracie studied under her, which is enough to sell the teen on Melanie’s course, despite the sketchiness of the older woman’s résumé. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 13 June 2026

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Noun

Block said advocates for trans teenagers were heartened by the narrowness of the decision.

— Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 30 June 2026
While disagreeing with the decision, the groups applauded its narrowness.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 18 June 2026

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Noun

With so many injuries to key players in the squad, the patchiness of the graphic below shows how rarely any of their head coaches have been able to name a consistent starting XI.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 11 May 2026
When your skin is dry or dull, redness and dry patchiness stand out more.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026

Definition of patchiness

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