uncharacteristic
adjective
un·char·ac·ter·is·tic
ˌən-ˌker-ik-tə-ˈri-stik 
-ˌka-rik-
: not characteristic : not typical or distinctive
uncharacteristic outbursts of temper
Examples of uncharacteristic in a Sentence
It was an uncharacteristic outburst of temper.
Her uncharacteristic silence bothered me.
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This uncharacteristic decision leads to a day of risk and romance, liberation and intimacy: 24 hours that will transform Allyson’s life.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
The process not only ushered in uncharacteristic darkness, but unveiled the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Probably uncharacteristic for him, but in all fairness to him, Sandy is human.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Vancouver’s puck play was disorganized and out of sync, and that even included Quinn Hughes, who made a couple of uncharacteristic turnovers.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
The process not only ushered in uncharacteristic darkness, but unveiled the outermost layer of the sun's atmosphere.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Probably uncharacteristic for him, but in all fairness to him, Sandy is human.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Vancouver’s puck play was disorganized and out of sync, and that even included Quinn Hughes, who made a couple of uncharacteristic turnovers.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for uncharacteristic
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“Uncharacteristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharacteristic. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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