uncharacteristically
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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Ben Duckett uncharacteristically left three of the first four balls he faced, then was lbw to Smith.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
US President Donald Trump will seek trade wins during final meetings with Xi Jinping on Friday at a superpower summit overshadowed by the Chinese leader's uncharacteristically sharp warning on Taiwan.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Powell announced his decision Wednesday after officials extended an interest-rate pause, but split over whether to continue hinting at further rate cuts, an uncharacteristically contentious end to Powell’s eight-year chairmanship.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
It is an uncharacteristically quiet weekend at the Chateau.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
“Maybe working in the garden will make some people smile. We have to try to get along the best we can,” my mom says, her voice uncharacteristically meek.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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