slightly patchy

Frequency: 7.210.1 per million words

Used to indicate a small degree of inconsistency.

patchyADVERB + patchy

Categories:

slightly

Examples (10)

  • The local provision of facilities is slightly patchy.
  • His memory for names has become slightly patchy recently.
  • The network coverage in this area is slightly patchy.
  • After the old paint was removed, the wall looked slightly patchy.
  • Her performance in the first half was slightly patchy, but she improved later.
  • The information available on the subject is still slightly patchy.
  • Due to the uneven application, the new coat of varnish appeared slightly patchy.
  • His attendance record throughout the semester has been slightly patchy.
  • The evidence presented in court was slightly patchy, lacking crucial details.
  • The early morning fog was slightly patchy, making visibility inconsistent.