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 there, the Royals shook off some uncharacteristic mistakes.
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Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
Her family knew something was wrong when Rodriguez missed her son's birthday, which was uncharacteristic of her.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Abts sent an email to his superiors, and a human resources supervisor, about Husband’s disturbing, uncharacteristic behavior.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
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Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
Her family knew something was wrong when Rodriguez missed her son's birthday, which was uncharacteristic of her.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Abts sent an email to his superiors, and a human resources supervisor, about Husband’s disturbing, uncharacteristic behavior.
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
The drought was uncharacteristic.
—Jesús Cano, New York Times, 1 June 2026
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“Uncharacteristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharacteristic. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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