The difference between Sketchy and Sleazy

When used as adjectives, sketchy means roughly or hastily laid out, whereas sleazy means marked by low quality.


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  1. Sketchy as an adjective:

    Roughly or hastily laid out; intended for later refinement.

    Examples:

    "The first draft included a sketchy design."

  2. Sketchy as an adjective:

    Resembling a comedy sketch, of sketch quality.

  3. Sketchy as an adjective (North America, slang):

    Of questionable or doubtful quality.

    Examples:

    "The sketchy repair job did not look like it would hold."

  4. Sketchy as an adjective (North America, slang, of a person):

    Suspected of taking part in illicit or dishonorable dealings.

    Examples:

    "Because he is so sketchy, I always think that he is up to something."

  5. Sketchy as an adjective (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.

    Examples:

    "Jack is so sketchy. I think he's stalking me."

  1. Sleazy as an adjective:

    Marked by low quality; inferior; inadequate.

  2. Sleazy as an adjective:

    raunchy or perverted in nature; tastelessly sexual

  3. Sleazy as an adjective:

    untrustworthy

  4. Sleazy as an adjective (dated):

    thin and flimsy

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