Definitions
- Describing something that happens rarely or seldom. - Talking about an event or occurrence that is not common or usual. - Referring to a situation or circumstance that is not often encountered or experienced.
- Describing something that occurs rarely or at long intervals. - Talking about an event or occurrence that is not frequent or regular. - Referring to a situation or circumstance that is not common or usual.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that happens rarely or seldom.
- 2Both words can be used to talk about events, occurrences, situations, or circumstances.
- 3Both words have similar meanings and can be used interchangeably in some contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Infrequent is more commonly used than unfrequent in everyday language.
- 2Formality: Infrequent is more formal than unfrequent.
- 3Connotation: Unfrequent can imply a negative connotation, suggesting that something should happen more often, while infrequent is more neutral.
Remember this!
Unfrequent and infrequent are synonyms that describe something that happens rarely or seldom. However, infrequent is more commonly used and formal than unfrequent. Unfrequent can imply a negative connotation, while infrequent is more neutral. Both words can be used interchangeably in some contexts, but unfrequent may be considered archaic or outdated in some situations.
