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frequent Antonyms
Opposite of frequent
Because the opposite of frequent shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Occurring or done many times at short intervals.
Usage Example
"The region experiences infrequent rainstorms throughout the spring months."
Strongest
infrequent
rare
Strong
occasional
sporadic
intermittent
uncommon
seldom
• adjective (Context 2)
Doing something often or habitually.
Usage Example
"As a occasional traveler, she knows how to pack lightly for international flights."
Strongest
occasional
infrequent
Strong
irregular
• verb (Context 3)
To visit a place often or habitually.
Usage Example
"Local artists and writers avoid the small café on the corner."
Strongest
avoid
shun
Strong
boycott
Similar words to frequent
Words similar to frequent shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
regular
habitual
repeated
patronize
haunt
continual
recurrent
hang out
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Frequent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/frequent