uncharacteristically
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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New Zealand were also uncharacteristically sloppy, missing five chances in the field.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 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
On the night the Rams drafted Simpson, general manager Les Snead and coach Sean McVay were uncharacteristically subdued during a news conference.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 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
I follow an uncharacteristically grim Oscar out onto the front stoop.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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