Infrequent

usgb/ɪnˈfriːkwənt/
adjective

Not happening often.

The bus service is infrequent and unreliable.
Visual representation of "infrequent" - Not happening often.

Often appears as...

  • infrequent visitor
  • infrequent use
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Frequency Context

Use 'infrequent' for services or events where regular occurrences are expected but do not happen often.

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Her visits to our home are infrequent, maybe once a year.
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Negative Connotation

In some contexts, 'infrequent' may imply a negative aspect, suggesting that more frequency would be better.

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I've noticed infrequent communication can lead to misunderstandings.
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Neutral Cases

'Infrequent' can be neutral, without implying whether its rarity is good or bad.

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Infrequent rain showers characterize the desert climate.
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