fitful
Pronunciation: [ˈfɪtfəl]
Word
Context: "behavior"
(adjective) when something happens in a way that is not steady or regular. It means things are happening in bursts or stops, like a car that starts and stops a lot.
Example
His fitful sleep was sometimes interrupted by loud noises.
Example
She did not have fitful sleep; she slept soundly through the night.
Example
Did you have a fitful night, or were you able to sleep peacefully?
Context: "performance"
(adjective) when someone is doing something in an inconsistent way. It's like when a player shows good skills sometimes but not all the time.
Example
The team's fitful performance left the audience excited for more ups and downs.
Example
The player's performance was not fitful; they played well throughout the entire game.
Example
Why did the team's fitful play confuse the fans?
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