sketchy in German

sketchy in German is skizzenhaft, flüchtig hingeworfen, fragwürdig — sketchy means incomplete or lacking in detail; only roughly outlined.

sketchy in German

skizzenhaft

adj

Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.

flüchtig hingeworfen

adj

Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.

fragwürdig

adj

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

zurechtgefrickelt

adj

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

zusammengefrickelt

adj

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

zweifelhaft

adj

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

suspekt

adj

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

nicht richtig vertrauenswürdig

adj

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

zwielichtig

adj

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

What does "sketchy" mean?

adj Incomplete or lacking in detail; only roughly outlined.
"The details of the plan were still pretty sketchy."
adj Informal: suspicious, dishonest-seeming, or unsafe.
"He met the seller in a sketchy parking lot after dark."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

sketchy in a sentence

The details of the plan were still pretty sketchy.
He met the seller in a sketchy parking lot after dark.
Something about her story felt sketchy.

Similar words in German

dicey dodgy dubious seedy shady

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "sketchy" in German?

"sketchy" in German is skizzenhaft, flüchtig hingeworfen, fragwürdig. sketchy means: Incomplete or lacking in detail; only roughly outlined.

How do you use "sketchy" in a sentence?

Example: "The details of the plan were still pretty sketchy." In German, "sketchy" is skizzenhaft, flüchtig hingeworfen, fragwürdig.

Are there other ways to say "sketchy" in German?

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "sketchy": skizzenhaft, flüchtig hingeworfen, fragwürdig, zurechtgefrickelt, zusammengefrickelt, zweifelhaft.

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