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Comparative
patchier
Superlative
patchiest
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not thorough or complete enough to be useful or reliable
- His patchy memory of the event made it hard to recount the details.
- The report was patchy, missing key information and analysis.
- She had a patchy understanding of the topic, lacking important context.
- The team's patchy performance during the game led to their defeat.
- His patchy grasp of the rules caused confusion during the meeting.
Synonyms:
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occurring in scattered or uneven areas, not consistent or complete
- The patchy paint job left some spots untouched.
- The patchy snowfall covered parts of the city while others stayed dry.
- The patchy fog made driving difficult in some parts of the city.
- The patchy sunlight filtered through the trees, creating dappled shadows on the ground.
- The lawn had patchy grass, with some spots completely bare.