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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Smith had more turnovers (four) than assists (two) in an uncharacteristic first half while making just one of his six shots.
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Jeff Latzke, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The Huskies ran into uncharacteristic foul trouble with star guard Azzi Fudd picking up three fouls before the end of the first quarter.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
But on the wrist, watches showed an uncharacteristic level of variety.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
But since the team came out of the Olympic break, the duo has gone through some uncharacteristic struggles.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Jeff Latzke, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The Huskies ran into uncharacteristic foul trouble with star guard Azzi Fudd picking up three fouls before the end of the first quarter.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
But on the wrist, watches showed an uncharacteristic level of variety.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
But since the team came out of the Olympic break, the duo has gone through some uncharacteristic struggles.
—Joe Smith, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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“Uncharacteristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharacteristic. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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