fit
ful
Comparative
more fitful
Superlative
most fitful
1
occurring intermittently, with irregular starts and stops, often lacking continuity or consistency
- The baby's sleep was fitful, with frequent awakenings throughout the night.
- The stormy weather brought fitful gusts of wind and intermittent rain showers.
- His attempts to concentrate on his work were thwarted by fitful bursts of inspiration followed by long periods of distraction.
- Despite her exhaustion, she experienced only fitful moments of rest on the uncomfortable overnight bus ride.
- The old car's engine sputtered and coughed, making fitful progress along the winding mountain road.
2
occurring in spells and often abruptly
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