uncharacteristic

adjective

Definition of uncharacteristicnext
as in untypical

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Recent Examples of uncharacteristic 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 Super uncharacteristic from our group to give up the leads like that, especially in consecutive games. — Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 27 May 2026 In the series, Kurtz went an uncharacteristic 0-for-11 with a walk, playing a role in the team’s offensive slump. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncharacteristic
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  1. untypical
  2. atypical
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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
  • 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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  • Mainoo’s unique but atypical skill set gives Carrick a degree of wiggle room when constructing the midfield.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • In studies, the marigolds were transformed to a concentrated state atypical of most gardens.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 6 July 2026
Definition of atypical

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