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.
Recent Examples on the Web
What is the path of the solar eclipse called?
Those in the direct line of the eclipse will be treated to an incredible sight as the moon completely blots out the sun's disk, ushering in uncharacteristic darkness and revealing the sun's elusive outermost layer called the corona.
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John Bacon, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
The airstrike killed aid workers from Australia, Gaza, Poland, and the U.K. as well as a Canadian/U.S dual citizen, sparking global fury and an uncharacteristic climb-down from Israel.
—Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
Here's what to know about where Warby Parker stores are located and how to find one nearby before the first North American total solar eclipse since 2017 blankets much of the U.S. in uncharacteristic darkness.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
The Terps were definitely more physical in the third quarter, though Maryland wasn’t called for a penalty the entire game, which is uncharacteristic of a team known for its physical dominance.
—Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2024
The 2:19 rocker has an uncharacteristic chant-y, gang vocal chorus, with the riffs originating with bassist Jeff Ament.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 Mar. 2024
Aside from the uncharacteristic absence of this low-top fan’s signature trainer socks, there was no shock reveal, no new look, no beauty transformation.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
The conspiracies became so prevalent and outlandish that Kensington Palace took the uncharacteristic step of issuing a statement to stop the gossip.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2024
Homegrown Challengers Most tech giants have expressed uncharacteristic alarm about the changes required of them this week.
—Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2024
John Bacon, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
The airstrike killed aid workers from Australia, Gaza, Poland, and the U.K. as well as a Canadian/U.S dual citizen, sparking global fury and an uncharacteristic climb-down from Israel.
—Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024
Here's what to know about where Warby Parker stores are located and how to find one nearby before the first North American total solar eclipse since 2017 blankets much of the U.S. in uncharacteristic darkness.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
The Terps were definitely more physical in the third quarter, though Maryland wasn’t called for a penalty the entire game, which is uncharacteristic of a team known for its physical dominance.
—Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2024
The 2:19 rocker has an uncharacteristic chant-y, gang vocal chorus, with the riffs originating with bassist Jeff Ament.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 22 Mar. 2024
Aside from the uncharacteristic absence of this low-top fan’s signature trainer socks, there was no shock reveal, no new look, no beauty transformation.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024
The conspiracies became so prevalent and outlandish that Kensington Palace took the uncharacteristic step of issuing a statement to stop the gossip.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2024
Homegrown Challengers Most tech giants have expressed uncharacteristic alarm about the changes required of them this week.
—Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2024
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“Uncharacteristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharacteristic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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