fitful — occurring irregularly or intermittently; not continuous
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: occurring irregularly or intermittently; not continuous
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɪtfəl/
Korean meaning: 불규칙적이고 간헐적인; 지속되지 않는
Korean pronunciation: **핏**풀
Example Sentences
- The baby's fitful crying kept the whole neighborhood awake.
- His fitful attempts at learning guitar resulted in frustrated neighbors.
- The old car made fitful progress up the steep hill.
fitful
ADJECTIVE//ˈfɪtfəl//
occurring irregularly or intermittently; not continuous
A person experiences fitful sleep, tossing and turning restlessly
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Fitful weather turns a spiteful cat delightful!
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Origin
From the Middle English word 'fit' (meaning a sudden attack or seizure, from Old Norse 'fit' meaning a section or division) combined with the suffix '-ful' (meaning full of or characterized by). The word evolved to describe irregular or spasmodic occurrences.
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“The baby's fitful crying kept the whole neighborhood awake.”
“His fitful attempts at learning guitar resulted in frustrated neighbors.”
“The old car made fitful progress up the steep hill.”
“She made fitful conversation, constantly checking her phone.”
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