Synonyms for irregular

Other words for “irregular”, grouped by meaning.

We found 20 synonyms for “irregular”. The most common are guerrilla, guerilla, insurgent, second, asymmetrical.

noun a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

noun merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name

Synonymssecond

adjective contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

Oppositesregular

adjective not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals

Similarsporadic

adjective (used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces

Oppositesregular

adjective (of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement

Oppositesregular

adjective failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection

Similarimperfect

adjective deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal

Synonymsatypical
Similarabnormal

adjective lacking continuity or regularity

Synonymstemporary
Similarpart-time

adjective (of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical

Similaruneven

adjective independent in behavior or thought

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University