1. having a pattern of squares in alternating colors
2. marked by both good and bad periods or events; mixed
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The racing flag has a black and white checkered pattern.
• She wore a checkered shirt to the picnic.
• The kitchen floor had red and white checkered tiles.
• His checkered past included both successes and failures.
• The company has had a checkered history of financial problems.
• The politician’s checkered career was full of scandals and achievements.