half-baked

• Beschreibt eine Idee, einen Plan oder ein Argument, das schlecht durchdacht, unvollständig oder nicht gründlich ausgearbeitet ist.

Describes an idea, plan, or argument that is not well thought out, incomplete, or lacking in careful preparation.

1. Foolish or unsoundB2informal

   Not carefully planned or considered; lacking sense or judgment.

   Unausgegoren

   • He presented a half-baked idea that no one supported.
   • That's a half-baked plan that will never work.
   • Don't rely on his half-baked theories.

   Synonymefoolishill-advisedill-conceivedill-consideredimprudentinjudiciousirrationalnonsensicalsenselessunwise

   Antonymejudiciousprudentreasonablesensiblesoundwise

2. Insufficiently cookedB1informal

   Not cooked enough; partially raw.

   Halbgebacken

   • The bread was still half-baked in the center.
   • She complained that the chicken was half-baked.
   • A half-baked cake can be dangerous to eat.

   Synonymeunderdone

   Antonymecookeddone