Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chequered-past
adjective
/ˈtʃɛkərd pæst/
Definition
A past filled with both good and bad experiences.
Examples
- Despite his chequered past, he managed to turn his life around.
- Her chequered past made her more resilient to challenges.
Meaning
The term refers to a history that has a mixture of successes and failures, suggesting that a person’s life or career has not been straightforward.
Synonyms
- varied history
- mixed background
- colorful past
- troubled history
