Pronunciation

/ˌhæf ˈbeɪkt/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Adjective

Definition

Half baked describes something that is poorly planned, incomplete, or not well thought out, often resulting in inadequate or unsatisfactory outcomes.

Examples

1. “Their proposal was dismissed as half baked because it lacked sufficient details and feasibility.”

2. “The half baked attempt to fix the problem only made it worse.”

Additional Information

Using the term “half baked” suggests that something has been rushed or executed without proper planning or consideration, often leading to negative consequences.