half-baked

• Décrit une idée, un plan ou un argument qui est mal conçu, incomplet ou manquant de préparation soignée. Peut aussi qualifier quelque chose de fait de manière négligente ou improvisée.

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.

   peu judicieux, insensé

   • 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.

   Synonymesfoolishill-advisedill-conceivedill-consideredimprudentinjudiciousirrationalnonsensicalsenselessunwise

   Antonymesjudiciousprudentreasonablesensiblesoundwise

2. Insufficiently cookedB1informal

   Not cooked enough; partially raw.

   pas assez cuit

   • 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.

   Synonymesunderdone

   Antonymescookeddone