checkered

/ˈtʃɛkərd/
adjective
  1. Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors, like a checkerboard.
    • He wore a checkered shirt to the picnic.
    • The kitchen floor had checkered black-and-white tiles.
    • A checkered tablecloth covered the picnic table.
  2. Marked by periods of both success and failure; having a varied or inconsistent history.
    • His checkered reputation made people cautious about trusting him.
    • The company's checkered past included both innovation and scandal.
    • The actor had a checkered career, with some hit movies and several flops.
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