fitful
Use Fitful in a sentence
fəl adjective
coming, appearing, acting, etc., in fits or by spells; recurring irregularly.
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fitful (ˈfɪtfʊl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| characterized by or occurring in irregular spells: fitful sleep | |
| 'fitfully | |
| —adv | |
| 'fitfulness | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
Of course, the advance in any given case is apt to be both fitful and one-sided-the marvel is that it is not more so.
And, more seriously, the president's fitful behaviour is again calling into question his commitment to reform.
His fitful attempts to present his programs as a coherent, compelling whole have been a failure.
Iraqis are also making fitful but unmistakable progress toward the stable, unified state that seemed unimaginable a few years ago.
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