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Spotty

usgb/ˈspɑːti/Volume
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Service QualityPlay
Use 'spotty' to describe unreliable services, often due to technical limitations. SlideThe hotel's spotty Wi-Fi was frustrating for guests.
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Frequency VariabilityPlay
'Spotty' implies that something happens at irregular intervals, often unexpectedly. SlideHis spotty attendance made it difficult to plan group projects.
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Context SpecificPlay
'Spotty' can be context-dependent; it might be negative for services but neutral for weather patterns. SlideWe had a spotty rain shower this afternoon.