Synonyms for unfrequent
- adjective
Most common
Example sentences
- rare For most of them, this is quite a rare experience.
- uncommon A six-figure income isn't uncommon for physicians.
- seldom She is very careful, so she seldom makes mistakes.
- infrequent Rain is an infrequent occurrence in this part of the country.
- scarce When goods are scarce, sellers have the advantage.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| unfrequent | falling | |
| rare | steady | |
| uncommon | steady | |
| seldom | falling | |
| infrequent | falling | |
| scarce | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- rare1
- 6 letters
- seldom2, scarce1
- 8 letters
- uncommon3
- 10 letters
- infrequent3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (seldom2 = 2 syllables).