UNCHARACTERISTIC Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

uncharacteristic

adjective

Definition of uncharacteristic

as in untypical

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Recent Examples of uncharacteristic From there, the Royals shook off some uncharacteristic mistakes. — 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 But then there’s some kind of uncharacteristic walks in there and getting into bad counts. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncharacteristic

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Adjective

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
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

Definition of untypical

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Al-Ahli released an atypical official statement questioning the officiating of one game in April.

— Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 30 July 2026
And beyond the color treatment, the sneaker also plays with premium materials and textures in a fashion that’s atypical for the 1990 retro shoe.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 July 2026

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