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seldom Antonyms

Opposite of seldom

Because the opposite of seldom shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

Not often; rarely; on only a few occasions.

Usage Example

"Because of the harsh winter climate, residents in the northern valley often travel after nightfall."

Strongest
often
frequently
Strong
regularly
always
habitually
constantly
repeatedly

• adjective (Context 2)

Rare; infrequent; occurring only on rare occasions (now chiefly archaic or literary).

Usage Example

"The travelers were grateful for the frequent visits of passing merchant ships to the remote island."

Strongest
frequent
Strong
common
habitual
regular
constant

Similar words to seldom

Words similar to seldom shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

rarely
rare
infrequently
infrequent
hardly ever
scarcely ever
uncommon
uncommonly
See all synonyms of seldom

• Nearby Words

seizable
seize
seizure
seldom
select
selectable
selection

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Seldom. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/seldom
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