uncharacteristic

[US]/ˌʌnkærəktə'rɪstɪk/
[UK]/ˌʌn,kærəktə'rɪstɪk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. atypical, lacking typical characteristics.

Example Sentences

an uncharacteristic display of temper.

an uncharacteristic display of anger.

he committed an uncharacteristic error.

the offences were an uncharacteristic blemish on an otherwise clean record.

he knew she was nervous by her uncharacteristic air of distraction.

It was uncharacteristic of him to arrive late.

Her uncharacteristic behavior raised some concerns.

The uncharacteristic silence in the room made everyone uneasy.

His uncharacteristic outburst surprised everyone.

She showed uncharacteristic courage in the face of danger.

The team's uncharacteristic loss shocked their fans.

The usually calm professor had an uncharacteristic moment of anger.

His uncharacteristic forgetfulness worried his friends.

The uncharacteristic weather patterns are causing concern among scientists.

Her uncharacteristic decision to quit her job surprised everyone.

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