The Opposite(Antonym) of “sustained”
The antonyms of sustained are intermittent, sporadic, and brief. These words describe actions or events that happen irregularly, briefly, or in short bursts.
Explore all Antonyms of “sustained”
Definitions and Examples of intermittent, sporadic, brief
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Happening at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
Example
The rain was intermittent throughout the day, stopping and starting every few hours.
Occurring at irregular intervals; having no pattern or order in time.
Example
The company's profits were sporadic over the years, with some years being profitable and others not.
Lasting for a short time; not long-lasting.
Example
The meeting was brief, lasting only 15 minutes.
Key Differences: intermittent vs sporadic vs brief
- 1Intermittent implies irregularity and unpredictability, while sustained implies consistency and continuity.
- 2Sporadic suggests randomness and lack of pattern, while sustained suggests a steady and continuous flow.
- 3Brief indicates a short duration, while sustained indicates a longer duration.
Effective Usage of intermittent, sporadic, brief
- 1Workplace: Use these antonyms to describe work patterns, such as work schedules or productivity levels.
- 2Sports: Use these antonyms to describe athletic performance, such as a player's consistency or frequency of scoring.
- 3Weather: Use these antonyms to describe weather patterns, such as rainfall or sunshine.
Remember this!
The antonyms of sustained are intermittent, sporadic, and brief. These words describe actions or events that happen irregularly, briefly, or in short bursts. Use these words to describe work patterns, athletic performance, or weather patterns.
