patchy

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpætʃi/

Definition

Existing in small, isolated areas rather than covering a surface evenly.

Examples

• The signal in the mountains was patchy, making it hard to maintain a phone call.

• Her knowledge of the subject was patchy, so she struggled to answer the complex questions.

• Fog was patchy across the valley, with some roads clear and others completely obscured.

Synonyms of patchy

Words with a similar meaning to patchy:

• uneven
• irregular
• sporadic
• intermittent

Antonyms of patchy

Words with the opposite meaning to patchy:

• consistent
• uniform

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