wonky
📖 Definitions
adjective
1. Unreliable; unsteady; not working properly.
2. Concerned with minute details in a field; nerdy.
💬 Usage Examples
“Even in buildings that have light and motion sensors, the technology is notoriously wonky: They can turn off the lights if someone is standing still or working at a computer.” Erica Langston; Dim-Witted; Mother Jones (San Francisco); Nov/Dec 2016. “As wonky as they are, the Gateses quickly realized that the social part of the foundation was vital. ... [Melinda] once recounted Bill’s observation: ‘I’m starting to realize that talking to people about tuberculosis at a cocktail party doesn’t go so well.’” Laura Brown; The Savior in Seattle; Harper’s Bazaar (New York); Sep 2014.