Definitions
- Describing something that is incomplete or lacking in detail. - Referring to something that is suspicious or unreliable. - Talking about a rough or preliminary version of a drawing or plan.
- Describing something that is unclear or imprecise. - Referring to something that is uncertain or undefined. - Talking about a lack of detail or specificity in communication.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a lack of clarity or detail.
- 2Both words can be used to describe communication or information.
- 3Both words can be negative in connotation.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a preliminary or incomplete version of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree: Sketchy implies a greater degree of incompleteness or unreliability than vague.
- 2Precision: Vague implies a lack of precision or specificity, while sketchy implies a lack of detail or completeness.
- 3Connotation: Sketchy has a negative connotation of suspicion or unreliability, while vague can be neutral or negative depending on the context.
- 4Usage: Sketchy is more commonly used to describe people or situations, while vague is more commonly used to describe communication or information.
Remember this!
Sketchy and vague are synonyms that both describe a lack of clarity or detail. However, sketchy implies a greater degree of incompleteness or unreliability, while vague implies a lack of precision or specificity. Additionally, sketchy has a negative connotation of suspicion or unreliability, while vague can be neutral or negative depending on the context. Sketchy is more commonly used to describe people or situations, while vague is more commonly used to describe communication or information.
