chequered

/ˈtʃɛkərd/
adjective
  1. Having a pattern of squares of alternating colors.
    • The chequered flag signaled the end of the race.
    • He wore a chequered shirt to the barbecue.
    • The kitchen had a chequered floor that reminded me of a chessboard.
  2. Marked by periods of both good and bad fortune; varied and often uncertain.
    • The company has had a chequered history, with years of success followed by near bankruptcy.
    • Her chequered career included jobs in three different countries.
    • The team's chequered performance this season frustrated their fans.
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