Synonyms for Irregular

Top synonyms for “irregular”: atypical, guerilla, guerrilla, insurgent, maverick, second, temporary, unorthodox, and 19 more below.

Definitions

1. (noun)merchandise that has imperfections; usually sold at a reduced price without the brand name
2. (noun)a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment
3. (adjective)not occurring at a regular rate or fixed intervals
   “an irregular heartbeat”
4. (adjective)independent in behavior or thought
   “she led a somewhat irregular private life”
5. (adjective)(of a surface or shape); not level or flat or symmetrical
   “walking was difficult on the irregular cobblestoned surface”
6. (adjective)lacking continuity or regularity
   “an irregular worker”
7. (adjective)deviating from normal expectations; somewhat odd, strange, or abnormal
   “these days large families are atypical”
8. (adjective)failing to meet a standard of manufacture due to an imperfection
   “an irregular pair of jeans”
9. (adjective)contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
   “irregular hiring practices”
10. (adjective)(of solids) not having clear dimensions that can be measured; volume must be determined with the principle of liquid displacement
11. (adjective)(used of the military) not belonging to or engaged in by regular army forces
    “irregular troops”

Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).