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Recent Examples of uncharacteristic
In the original event report, neighbors reported uncharacteristic behaviors at the Preer home leading up to the discovery of Leslie's murder.
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Claire Lempert, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
To finish off the look, Johnson wore a bombshell-esque updo reminiscent of the Pamela (but accommodating her signature blunt bangs), an uncharacteristic smoky eye, and a nude lip.
—Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
At the gallery opening a few days later, her suspicion only deepens when Daniel and Cherry, who arrived late in the first place, leave without saying goodbye, which is uncharacteristic of their dutiful son.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Gauff finished the match with an uncharacteristic 33 unforced errors, which ultimately put her in a rut that Osaka took advantage of.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Claire Lempert, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
To finish off the look, Johnson wore a bombshell-esque updo reminiscent of the Pamela (but accommodating her signature blunt bangs), an uncharacteristic smoky eye, and a nude lip.
—Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025
At the gallery opening a few days later, her suspicion only deepens when Daniel and Cherry, who arrived late in the first place, leave without saying goodbye, which is uncharacteristic of their dutiful son.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Gauff finished the match with an uncharacteristic 33 unforced errors, which ultimately put her in a rut that Osaka took advantage of.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncharacteristic
Adjective
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If the strong cashflow position of the firms at the centre of this bubble is unusual in the context of the Kindleberger framework, two other factors also stand out as untypical.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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What to Consider The price is a bit high, but not untypical for a high-quality pair of boots.—
Nathan Borchelt,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2023
Adjective
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Fleck said that type of at-the-line adjustment is atypical for such an inexperienced player; Lindsey was making only his fourth collegiate start.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
29 Sep. 2025
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Typical seats were replaced with moveable chairs and desks that were suitable but also atypical to Major League setups.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Uncharacteristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncharacteristic. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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