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spotty
This term describes a visual pattern of disconnected marks, but it carries a distinct shift in tone depending on the subject. When describing animals or fabrics, it is a neutral, descriptive term. When applied to human skin, it often carries a negative or self-conscious connotation associated with adolescence and imperfection.
In a technical or systemic sense, the word describes a lack of continuity. It suggests a fragmented experience where service or quality drops in and out unpredictably, making it more evocative of instability than a word like inconsistent.
Meanings
Occurring irregularly or inconsistently in quality, frequency, or distribution.
Examples
The sunlight filtered through the leaves creating a spotty pattern on the forest floor.
My cell phone reception is really spotty in this valley.
The internet connection at the hotel was spotty at best.
His academic record is a bit spotty because he missed several months of school.
I wish my skin were not so spotty before the big date.
She looked in the mirror and sighed at her spotty complexion.
The company has a spotty history of paying its vendors on time.