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
Indeed, the degree and power of popular mobilization can be seen not only in the media and the crowds in the streets but also in the uncharacteristic criticism of Israel and the United States being voiced by regimes that need to get this right in order to survive.
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Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2024
Speculation surrounding the new album and its uncharacteristic title has primarily revolved around Swift’s 2023 breakup with British actor Joe Alwyn after their six-year relationship.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024
That moment isn't just defined by the uncharacteristic daytime darkness that unfolds when the moon appears large enough in its orbit to block the sun's disc.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Taking the points may have been uncharacteristic for the Lions.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
Durant had a say in James’ uncharacteristic stat line.
—Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 12 Jan. 2024
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.
—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
Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2024
Speculation surrounding the new album and its uncharacteristic title has primarily revolved around Swift’s 2023 breakup with British actor Joe Alwyn after their six-year relationship.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024
That moment isn't just defined by the uncharacteristic daytime darkness that unfolds when the moon appears large enough in its orbit to block the sun's disc.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Taking the points may have been uncharacteristic for the Lions.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
Durant had a say in James’ uncharacteristic stat line.
—Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 12 Jan. 2024
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.
—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
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“Uncharacteristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharacteristic. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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