Synonyms for

Irregular

Verb / ˌɪˈregjʌlɜ: / Another word for irregular — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not regular or predictable

Synonyms & similar words

atypical temporary guerrilla unpredictable regular insurgent maverick unorthodox guerilla second unpredictable inconsistent unreliable unusual strange odd abnormal unconventional atypical peculiar weird bizarre anomalous queer idiosyncratic eccentric offbeat nonconformist unorthodox irregular

Synonyms by register

Formal

abnormal unusual atypical anomalous

Informal

wonky off out of whack funny

Literary

erratic capricious unpredictable

Antonyms

regular normal usual standard uniform consistent orderly

Common collocations

  • irregular heartbeat
  • irregular shape
  • irregular verb
  • irregular migration
  • irregular teeth
  • irregular surface
  • irregular pattern

Word family

noun irregularity
adverb irregularly

Usage note

Often used to describe things that deviate from a standard or expected pattern, such as a heartbeat or a shape. Can also refer to things that do not follow rules, like irregular verbs.

Example sentences

  1. The girl's schedule was irregular because she had different classes on different days.
  2. The teacher noticed that the student's handwriting was irregular.
  3. The painting's shapes were irregular and abstract.
  4. The athlete's training schedule was irregular due to unexpected events.
  5. The plant's leaves grew in an irregular pattern.

Quotes

  • The only thing predictable about life is its unpredictability.
  • Variety is the spice of life.
  • Life is never predictable, but always interesting.

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