fitful

/fˈɪtfə‍l/

/ˈfɪtfəɫ/

[adjective]

fitful

[ADJECTIVE]

intermittently stopping and starting

synonyms : interrupted

off-and-on(a)

occurring in spells and often abruptly

synonyms : spasmodic

Examples

1. But what's happened since, with wireless, has been very fitful.

2. But after the accident he was fitful, irreverent, indulging at times in the grossest profanity, manifesting but little deference for his fellows, impatient of restraint or advice, a child in his intellectual capacities and manifestations.

3. Day 25, DTC doctors transfer him to a medical tent-- a swollen magpie in the fitful sun-- fearing the first signs of a breakdown.

4. Sitting there all night, in nodding and fitful sleep.