Fitful

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪtfəl/

Definitions of fitful

adjective characterized by irregular or erratic bursts of activity or energy

Example Sentences

A1 The baby's sleep was fitful, waking up every few hours.

A2 The old car made fitful progress up the steep hill.

B1 The fitful internet connection made it difficult to work from home.

B2 The fitful rain showers made it hard to plan outdoor activities.

C1 The fitful relationship between the two countries led to tense diplomatic negotiations.

C2 The fitful efforts to reach a compromise finally paid off in the end.

Examples of fitful in a Sentence

formal The fitful progress of the negotiations has caused delays in reaching a final agreement.

informal His sleep was fitful, he kept tossing and turning all night.

slang I couldn't concentrate on my work because of my fitful internet connection.

figurative The fitful nature of their relationship made it difficult to predict their future together.

Grammatical Forms of fitful

• past tense: fitfuled
• plural: fitfuls
• comparative: more fitful
• superlative: most fitful
• present tense: fitful
• future tense: will be fitful
• perfect tense: have been fitful
• continuous tense: is being fitful
• singular: fitful
• positive degree: fitful
• infinitive: to be fitful
• gerund: being fitful
• participle: fitful

Origin and Evolution of fitful

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fitful' originated from the Middle English word 'fytfulle' which was derived from the Old English word 'fitt', meaning a period of time or an instance.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fitful' evolved to describe something that occurs in irregular or erratic bursts, often referring to sleep or behavior.