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 look was an uncharacteristic and simply style choice for the former model.
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Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
An uncharacteristic call, leading to Detroit’s demise.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
The Sunday night blowout in Detroit was uncharacteristic for a team that was 3-3 against playoff opponents.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Two straight power-play goals were uncharacteristic of a Hawks penalty kill.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2025
An uncharacteristic call, leading to Detroit’s demise.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
The Sunday night blowout in Detroit was uncharacteristic for a team that was 3-3 against playoff opponents.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Two straight power-play goals were uncharacteristic of a Hawks penalty kill.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Uncharacteristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharacteristic. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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