off-times
Not always, sometimes
Off-times means occasionally or from time to time.
The word is archaic or dialectal, rarely encountered in contemporary speech or writing.
Off-times I wonder what might have been.
The more common variants are sometimes and oftentimes.
Seldom found or seen
- occasionalHappening at intervals
- seldomOn few occasions
- uncommonSeldom occurring or found
- sporadicOccurring irregularly, infrequently
irregular · scarce · sparse · limited · isolated · scattered · periodic · intermittent
Temporary period of quiet
- breakInterrupt continuity
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
- hiatusBreak in activity
- intermissionScheduled performance pause
gap · respite · slack · idle · after-hours
Lacking regularity or consistency
- haphazardLacking organization or plan
- unevenNot smooth or balanced
- patchyIrregular in coverage
- hit-or-missLacking consistent results
spotty · discontinuous · fitful · unsystematic · random · scattered · unpredictable · inconsistent
rare
Seldom found or seen
- occasionalHappening at intervals
- seldomOn few occasions
- uncommonSeldom occurring or found
sporadic · irregular · scarce · sparse · limited · isolated · scattered · periodic · intermittent · few
lull
Temporary period of quiet
intermission · gap · respite · slack · idle · after-hours
erratic
Lacking regularity or consistency
hit-or-miss · spotty · discontinuous · fitful · unsystematic · random · scattered · unpredictable · inconsistent · variable
off-timespeak hours
Busiest usage times
rush hour · prime time · high season · peak season · crunch time
off, times, time, oft, often, oftentimes, ofttimes, timed, timing