patchy

• Qualifie quelque chose d'inégal en qualité, en présence ou en couverture ; existant ou se produisant dans certaines zones mais pas dans d'autres, ou composé de parties irrégulières.

Describes something that is uneven in quality, occurrence, or coverage; existing or happening in some parts but not others.

1. B2formal

   Having an irregular or uneven quality, texture, or distribution.

   inégal, irrégulier

   • The paint job was patchy, with some areas thicker than others.
   • His knowledge of the subject is patchy at best.
   • The internet connection was patchy throughout the day.

   Synonymescheckerederraticinconsistentirregularmottledspottyunequalunevenvariable

   Antonymesconsistentevenregularsmoothuniform

2. Inconsistent in qualityB2informal

   Not consistent or uniform in quality or performance.

   inégal

   • The team's performance was patchy this season.
   • Her memory of the event is patchy.
   • The service at the restaurant was patchy.

   Synonymeserraticinconsistentirregularmixedspottyunequalunevenvariable

   Antonymesconsistentconstantevenregularsteadyuniform