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checkered

adjective

/ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

Meaning

Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.

He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.

checkered past

varied, mixed, diverse, mottled

consistent, uniform, stable

checkered history, checkered career, checkered pattern

Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.

relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a...

Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.

very noticeable or strongly marked

relating to love; idealistic; dreamy

having bad luck; regrettable or unlucky