spotty
adjective
full of, having, or occurring in spots.
spottier
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comparativeof spotty.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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While alternative data on jobs was ubiquitous, price information was far spottier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2025
For rural Washingtonians, where lower incomes coupled with spottier service options make connecting all the more difficult, the ACP is more than just internet access; it’s a lifeline.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
The record is a little spottier when voters were asked directly to choose which specific candidate would better handle the economy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2023
He and Dr. Davis teamed up to see if the same held true in monarchs, with darker-winged butterflies having an aerodynamic advantage, making them more likely to survive the long migration than spottier peers.
From New York Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
Tide gauges are much spottier in the north, leading to missed predictions of storm surges, Way says.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 8, 2023
