Checkered: meaning, definitions and examples

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checkered

[ ˈtʃɛkərd ]

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pattern

Having a pattern of squares, usually of two colors such as black and white.

Synonyms

patterned, striped, variegated

Examples of usage

She wore a checkered dress to the party.
The checkered flag signaled the end of the race.

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history

Marked by periods of varying fortune or prosperity; marked by changes in condition.

Synonyms

fluctuating, inconsistent, unstable

Examples of usage

The company's checkered past made investors wary.
His checkered career had its ups and downs.

Translations

Translations of the word "checkered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quadriculado

🇮🇳 चेकदार (chekdaar)

🇩🇪 kariert

🇮🇩 kotak-kotak

🇺🇦 картатий

🇵🇱 kratka

🇯🇵 市松模様の (ichimatsu moyō no)

🇫🇷 à carreaux

🇪🇸 a cuadros

🇹🇷 dama desenli

🇰🇷 체크무늬의 (chekeumuuiui)

🇸🇦 مربعات (murabbaʿāt)

🇨🇿 kostkovaný

🇸🇰 kockovaný

🇨🇳 格子的 (gézi de)

🇸🇮 karo

🇮🇸 köflótt

🇰🇿 тор көзді

🇬🇪 კუბოკრული (kubokruli)

🇦🇿 dama-dama

🇲🇽 a cuadros

Word origin

The word 'checkered' originated from the noun 'checker', which in turn comes from the Middle English 'checker', meaning a chessboard. The use of 'checkered' to describe a pattern of squares dates back to the 16th century. Over time, it evolved to also describe a history marked by changes or variations. The word has been used in various contexts, from fashion to sports, to describe patterns or conditions marked by contrasts.