
Infrequent
Frequency Context
Use 'infrequent' for services or events where regular occurrences are expected but do not happen often.
Her visits to our home are infrequent, maybe once a year.
Negative Connotation
In some contexts, 'infrequent' may imply a negative aspect, suggesting that more frequency would be better.
I've noticed infrequent communication can lead to misunderstandings.
Neutral Cases
'Infrequent' can be neutral, without implying whether its rarity is good or bad.
Infrequent rain showers characterize the desert climate.
Compare with
CommonFew and far betweenIsolateOccasionalRareScantyScarceSporadic
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