uncharacteristic

/ ˌʌnkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk /

adjective

1. not typical or usual

Example Sentences

“Certainly, there’s frustration,” Roberts said of how he’s seen Ohtani handle his uncharacteristic lack of performance.

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The Brewers play the game in a way that leads to uncharacteristic sloppiness from their adversaries—and that superpower has transformed them into an unlikely candidate to win the franchise’s first-ever championship.

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There are some less fluffy bits, yes; mentions of Candy’s capacity to hold a grudge and his almost uncharacteristic desire to enlist in the Vietnam War after high school come up.

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This was, as Stella put it, a "definitely uncharacteristic" performance from the Australian.

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Across five decades in the film industry, Redford took uncharacteristic risks for an actor with matinee-idol good looks.

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Related Words

• irrelevant