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 market has also been distinguished by uncharacteristic calm.
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Krystal Hur, CNN, 18 June 2024
With his 1-for-4 performance on Saturday, Ohtani improved to an uncharacteristic 7-for-55 (.127) in 15 career games at Yankee Stadium.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 June 2024
His reflexive rejection of the initial job offer was uncharacteristic.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2024
What is the path of the solar eclipse called?
Those in the direct line of the eclipse will be treated to an incredible sight as the moon completely blots out the sun's disk, ushering in uncharacteristic darkness and revealing the sun's elusive outermost layer called the corona.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
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Krystal Hur, CNN, 18 June 2024
With his 1-for-4 performance on Saturday, Ohtani improved to an uncharacteristic 7-for-55 (.127) in 15 career games at Yankee Stadium.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 June 2024
His reflexive rejection of the initial job offer was uncharacteristic.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2024
What is the path of the solar eclipse called?
Those in the direct line of the eclipse will be treated to an incredible sight as the moon completely blots out the sun's disk, ushering in uncharacteristic darkness and revealing the sun's elusive outermost layer called the corona.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Uncharacteristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharacteristic. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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