The Opposite(Antonym) of “steadily”
The antonyms of steadily are intermittently and irregularly. The antonyms intermittently and irregularly convey a lack of consistency or regularity. They imply that something is happening in an uneven or unpredictable manner.
Explore all Antonyms of “steadily”
Definitions and Examples of intermittently, irregularly
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
Example
The rain fell intermittently throughout the day, making it hard to plan outdoor activities.
In an uneven or unpredictable manner; not conforming to a regular pattern.
Example
He visited his parents irregularly, sometimes going months without seeing them.
Key Differences: intermittently vs irregularly
- 1Intermittently implies that something happens at irregular intervals, but there may be periods of regularity in between.
- 2Irregularly implies that something does not conform to a regular pattern and is unpredictable in its occurrence.
Effective Usage of intermittently, irregularly
- 1Work Habits: Use steadily to describe consistent work habits and intermittently or irregularly to describe inconsistent work habits.
- 2Weather: Use intermittently to describe rain or snow that falls on and off throughout the day.
- 3Schedules: Use irregularly to describe events or activities that do not occur on a regular schedule.
Remember this!
The antonyms intermittently and irregularly convey a lack of consistency or regularity, while steadily implies a consistent and regular pattern. Use these words to describe work habits, weather patterns, schedules, and other situations where consistency or predictability is important.
