SINCE 1828
checkered
adjective
check·ered
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Definition of checkered
: marked by alternation or contrast of fortune
the best album of his checkered career— Mark Coleman
especially
: marked by many problems or failures
trying to prevent discovery of his checkered past
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checkered
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of checkered
: having a pattern made up of squares of different colors
: including good parts and bad parts
: including many problems or failures
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checkered
adjective
check·ered
| \ ˈche-kərd
\
\
Kids Definition of checkered
: having a pattern made up of squares of different colors
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