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.
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With a new coaching staff in place, the Cowboys are hoping to rebound from their uncharacteristic 7-10 record.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Paradise also finished 2-15 from beyond the arc, which Barnes said was uncharacteristic of the squad.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2025
When the game started Sunday, however, Reid said the Chiefs suffered from some uncharacteristic errors.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
This was an uncharacteristic performance from Herro, who entered the game averaging a career-high 24.2 points per game on 46.6 percent shooting from the field and 37.8 percent shooting from behind the arc.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Paradise also finished 2-15 from beyond the arc, which Barnes said was uncharacteristic of the squad.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2025
When the game started Sunday, however, Reid said the Chiefs suffered from some uncharacteristic errors.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2025
This was an uncharacteristic performance from Herro, who entered the game averaging a career-high 24.2 points per game on 46.6 percent shooting from the field and 37.8 percent shooting from behind the arc.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Uncharacteristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharacteristic. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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