INFREQUENT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for INFREQUENT?

Need another word that means the same as “infrequent”? Find 7 synonyms and 30 related words for “infrequent” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Infrequent” are: rare, uncommon, unusual, exceptional, few and far between, few, like gold dust

Infrequent as an Adjective

Definitions of "Infrequent" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “infrequent” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals.
• Not occurring often; rare.

Synonyms of "Infrequent" as an adjective (7 Words)

exceptional	Deviating widely from a norm of physical or mental ability; used especially of children below normal in intelligence. A child of exceptional ability.
few	A quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a’; a small but indefinite number. A few more wagons than usual.
few and far between	A quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a’; a small but indefinite number.
like gold dust	Conforming in every respect.
rare	Not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness. Rare patches of green in the desert.
uncommon	Marked by an uncommon quality especially superlative or extreme of its kind. He owed his greatest debt to his mother s uncommon character and ability.
unusual	Not commonly encountered. An unusual meteorite.

Usage Examples of "Infrequent" as an adjective

• Her visits were so infrequent.
• Infrequent outbursts of temper.

Associations of "Infrequent" (30 Words)

abnormal	Much greater than the normal. Abnormal ambition.
anomalous	Deviating from the general or common order or type. An anomalous situation.
collectable	Able to be collected. The auction attracted professional dealers trading in quality small collectables.
collectible	Subject to or requiring payment especially as specified. A collectible bill.
curio	Something unusual — perhaps worthy of collecting. They had such fun over the wonderful box of curios that Jack had sent from India.
episodic	Of writing or narration; divided into or composed of episodes. Episodic in his affections.
exceptional	Unusual; not typical. Late claims will only be accepted in exceptional circumstances.
hardly	Scarcely (used to qualify a statement by saying that it is true to an insignificant degree. I hardly think so.
infrequently	Not many times. He cooks but only infrequently.
intermittent	Stopping and starting at irregular intervals. Intermittent rain showers.
irregular	A member of an irregular military force. An irregular pair of jeans.
occasional	(of furniture) made or adapted for use on a particular occasion or for infrequent use. An occasional worker.
occasionally	Sporadically and infrequently. We met up occasionally for a drink.
oddity	A strange or peculiar person or thing. Realizing the oddity of the remark he retracted it.
often	In many cases or instances. How often do you have your hair cut.
rare	Not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness. One of Britain s rarest birds the honey buzzard.
rarefaction	A decrease in the density of something. Opposed processes such as rarefaction and condensation.
rarely	Remarkably well. We rarely met.
rareness	Noteworthy scarcity.
rarity	The state or quality of being rare. To take the morning off was a rarity.
scarce	Scarcely. Would have scarce arrived before she would have found some excuse to leave.
seldom	Not often. A great but seldom pleasure.
sometimes	On certain occasions or in certain cases but not always. Sometimes I want to do things on my own.
sparse	Scanty; in short supply. Trees were sparse.
sparsity	The property of being scanty or scattered; lacking denseness.
sporadic	Recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances. A city subjected to sporadic bombing raids.
sporadically	In a sporadic manner. He worked sporadically at part time jobs.
uncommon	Marked by an uncommon quality especially superlative or extreme of its kind. An uncommon name.
unpredictable	Not able to be predicted; changeable. The unpredictable weather of the Scottish islands.
unusual	Not commonly encountered. A scene of unusual beauty.