Synonyms of seldom

seldom 1 of 2

adverb

ˈsel-dəm 

as in rarely

not often

we seldom go to the theater downtown because its prices are so high

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rarely
• infrequently
• never
• sporadically
• once in a blue moon
• occasionally
• little
• sometimes
• irregularly
• now and then
• ne'er
• episodically

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• often
• frequently
• usually
• generally
• ordinarily
• oft
• oftentimes
• routinely
• always
• customarily
• habitually
• invariably
• ever
• constantly
• continually
• continuously
• forever
• perpetually
• endlessly
• repeatedly
• eternally
• chronically
• unceasingly
• perennially
• everlastingly
• evermore
• recurrently

seldom

2 of 2

adjective

as in unusual

Related Words

• unusual
• uncommon
• infrequent
• rare
• extraordinary
• unfamiliar
• abnormal
• occasional
• unnatural
• intermittent
• sporadic
• irregular
• aberrant

Dissimilar Words

• frequent
• common
• ordinary
• usual
• familiar
• commonplace
• everyday
• routine
• ubiquitous
• normal
• regular
• standard
• common or garden
• quotidian
• household
• garden-variety
• mandatory
• obligatory
• de rigueur

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seldom

Adverb

Legal risks and long peer-review cycles are typically cited as reasons that fast-moving tech companies seldom share data or engage in peer review. — Matthew Sun, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

In addition, Russini’s work was seldom reliant on Vrabel as a source or subject. — Mike Semel, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Tedeschi Trucks Band seldom goes a calendar year between visits. — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

That’s because travelers seldom review their primary health plan regulations before booking a trip. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026