Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chequered-history

noun

/ˈtʃɛkəd ˈhɪstəri/

Definition

A situation or background characterized by a mix of both positive and negative events or experiences.

Examples

The company’s chequered history includes periods of great success and times of severe financial trouble.
She has a chequered history in politics, having shifted parties several times over the years.
The novel tells the tale of a protagonist with a chequered history of adventures and misadventures.

Meaning

Chequered history refers to a past that encompasses a variety of significant events, including both successes and failures, which can shape the current situation or perception of a person, organization, or concept.