Patchy (Adjective)
Meaning
Irregular or uneven in quality, texture, etc.; "a patchy essay"; "patchy fog".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The movie received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its innovative plot but others finding the pacing patchy.
- The weather forecast warned of patchy fog along the coastal route, making it difficult to drive.
- The student's understanding of the material was patchy, with some concepts grasped firmly and others barely touched on.
- The singer's voice was patchy on the album, sometimes soaring to impressive heights and other times wavering off-key.
- The crop yields were patchy due to the irregular rainfall and uneven soil quality, leading to financial losses for the farmers.