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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From that moment on, Alcaraz seemed the more assured player, utilizing his favorite dropshot to lethal effect and capitalizing on Djokovic’s uncharacteristic unforced errors.
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Yes, they were undone by one uncharacteristic error by Martin Zubimendi and two brilliant long-range shots in the defeat against United, but what really stuck out on second viewing was the way their approach changed shortly after taking the lead in the 29th minute.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
So this has been an uncharacteristic stretch for Powell.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Over the past few days, however, it must be noted that Garcia was criticized for an uncharacteristic, erratic performance in the 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad while leaking goals in a 4-2 win over Slavia Prague on Wednesday in the Champions League didn’t paint him in the best of lights either.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Yes, they were undone by one uncharacteristic error by Martin Zubimendi and two brilliant long-range shots in the defeat against United, but what really stuck out on second viewing was the way their approach changed shortly after taking the lead in the 29th minute.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
So this has been an uncharacteristic stretch for Powell.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Over the past few days, however, it must be noted that Garcia was criticized for an uncharacteristic, erratic performance in the 2-1 loss to Real Sociedad while leaking goals in a 4-2 win over Slavia Prague on Wednesday in the Champions League didn’t paint him in the best of lights either.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Uncharacteristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharacteristic. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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