seldom

[ˈsɛldəm]

seldom Definition

not often; rarely.

Using seldom: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "seldom" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She seldom goes to the gym.

• Example

  I seldom eat fast food.

• Example

  He seldom speaks in public.

• Example

  We seldom see each other.

seldom Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for seldom

• rarely
• infrequently
• hardly ever

Antonyms for seldom

• often
• frequently
• regularly

Phrases with seldom

• seldom if ever

  very rarely or almost never

  Example

  Seldom if ever does he miss a deadline.

• seldom seen

  rare or unusual

  Example

  The painting is a seldom-seen masterpiece.

• seldom heard

  not often talked about or discussed

  Example

  The issue of mental health in the workplace is seldom heard.

Origins of seldom

from Old English 'seldan', meaning 'rare'

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Summary: seldom in Brief

'Seldom' [ˈsɛldəm] means not often or rarely. It is an adverb used to describe infrequent events or actions, such as 'She seldom goes to the gym.' 'Seldom' can be used in phrases like 'seldom if ever,' meaning almost never, and 'seldom seen,' indicating rarity.