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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The 49ers have had an uncharacteristic start to the 2024 season, and injuries have played a big role.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The First Landing The Apple Intelligence rollout is uncharacteristic for Apple, which typically bundles all its flagship features and rolls them out in one big update, often alongside new devices.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 28 Oct. 2024
Alex Vlasic let Heinen and Garland score goals behind him, which is uncharacteristic.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Oct. 2024
New York was haunted by an uncharacteristic night for kicker Greg Zuerlein, who missed two potential go-ahead field goals in a windy MetLife Stadium as the Jets dropped a third straight game to move to 2-4 on the season.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The First Landing The Apple Intelligence rollout is uncharacteristic for Apple, which typically bundles all its flagship features and rolls them out in one big update, often alongside new devices.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 28 Oct. 2024
Alex Vlasic let Heinen and Garland score goals behind him, which is uncharacteristic.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 23 Oct. 2024
New York was haunted by an uncharacteristic night for kicker Greg Zuerlein, who missed two potential go-ahead field goals in a windy MetLife Stadium as the Jets dropped a third straight game to move to 2-4 on the season.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Uncharacteristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharacteristic. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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