seldom experienced

USAGE SUMMARY

"seldom experienced" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to say that something occurs infrequently or rarely. For example: "This feeling of complete contentment is seldom experienced."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

16 human-written examples

Abortion opponents hounded her at almost every stop with an intensity seldom experienced by male politicians.

The New York Times

It all came together seamlessly the next day, in a way that I've seldom experienced in 30 years of recording.

The New York Times

I'd seldom experienced such revulsion directed my way, and I felt vulnerable, as I had when I was a child.

The New Yorker

Yet even with one eye fixed on what might be coming around the corner, many New Yorkers described a sense of racial calm seldom experienced in the city.

The New York Times

With a fury I've seldom experienced, the digger would obliterate everything in its path as it began gouging its way toward the center of the earth.

The New York Times

"You'll be able to get dressed up as a Viking, learn about tools, play with swords, and go on battles," explains Salvesen – activities seldom experienced in a Disney theme park.

The Guardian

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

44 human-written examples

But the hard work was the price of admission to another world, one that city people seldom experience.

The New York Times - Arts

But all spoke of a certain intimacy with Afghan family life that traditional pilots never see from 20,000 feet, and that even ground troops seldom experience.

The New York Times

They display a sense of aggrieved entitlement which over-rides any possibility of empathy with their victims; acquiring an arsenal of Kalashnikovs and grenade-launchers offers a feeling of power which they seldom experience in their everyday lives.

Independent

But Ms. Bumiller also reports that after interviews with a dozen pilots, sensor operators and supporting intelligence analysts, all experienced "a certain intimacy with Afghan family life that traditional pilots never see from 20,000 feet, and that even ground troops seldom experience".

The New York Times

However, certain islands, such as St. Maarten, seldom experience major hurricane activity.

Forbes

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When describing a unique or uncommon feeling, use "seldom experienced" to emphasize its rarity and impact.

Common error

Avoid using "seldom experienced" when "never experienced" is more accurate. "Seldom experienced" implies the experience exists but is rare, whereas "never experienced" means it has not occurred at all.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "seldom experienced" functions as an adjective phrase modifying a noun, indicating that the described experience is infrequent or rare. Ludwig AI confirms the phrase is grammatically correct and usable in written English.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

News & Media

68%

Science

32%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Wiki

0%

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "seldom experienced" is a grammatically sound phrase used to describe the rarity of an event, feeling, or situation. Ludwig AI validates its correctness and usability. Predominantly found in News & Media and Scientific contexts, the phrase carries a neutral to formal tone. When employing this phrase, ensure that its meaning aligns precisely with the intended context, distinguishing it from related terms like "never experienced". Its effectiveness lies in conveying the exceptional nature of the described occurrence.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

rarely encountered

Replaces "seldom" with "rarely" and "experienced" with "encountered", focusing on the infrequency of encountering something.

infrequently felt

Substitutes "seldom" with "infrequently" and "experienced" with "felt", emphasizing the rarity of a feeling.

uncommonly undergone

Replaces "seldom" with "uncommonly" and "experienced" with "undergone", highlighting the unusual nature of the experience.

scarcely known

Uses "scarcely" instead of "seldom" and "known" in place of "experienced", shifting the focus to the limited awareness of something.

hardly ever had

Employs "hardly ever" to convey rarity and "had" instead of "experienced", simplifying the structure.

not often undergone

Uses "not often" as a substitute for "seldom" and "undergone" for "experienced", maintaining a similar level of formality.

unusually encountered

Combines "unusually" with "encountered" to suggest the rarity of an encounter or experience.

seldomly undergone

This uses the adverb "seldomly" instead of "seldom" to express the rareness of undergoing something, however the word is not commonly used.

sporadically witnessed

Replaces "seldom" with "sporadically" and "experienced" with "witnessed", focusing on the irregular or intermittent nature of witnessing something.

rarely lived through

Substitutes "experienced" with "lived through", adding emphasis on enduring a rare event or situation.

FAQs

How can I use "seldom experienced" in a sentence?

Use "seldom experienced" to describe something that occurs infrequently. For example, "The joy of such reunions is "seldom experienced"."

What are some alternatives to "seldom experienced"?

Alternatives include "rarely encountered", "infrequently felt", or "uncommonly undergone", depending on the context.

Is it grammatically correct to say "seldomly experienced"?

While "seldomly" exists, "seldom" is more commonly used as an adverb. So, "seldom experienced" is generally preferred over "seldomly experienced".

What is the difference between "seldom experienced" and "rarely experienced"?

Both phrases convey a similar meaning, but "seldom experienced" might suggest a slightly more formal or literary tone than "rarely experienced".