uncharacteristically
Americanadverb
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This helps to explain the uncharacteristically good investment performance of the average college and university endowment for the fiscal year ending June 30.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
David was uncharacteristically late, and when he appeared out of the crowd, he walked with an uncertain gait and had a fixed expression on his face.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
But if you’re willing to hold and rotate Vance’s recent statements in your mind, you’ll find something uncharacteristically interesting.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
Keegan uncharacteristically missed a simple headed chance, the game ending goalless to send manager Ron Greenwood's side home.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Mrs. Larkin was uncharacteristically flustered by the attention of Devlin and the suspicious looks of the people in the crowd.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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