uncharacteristic

Example Sentences

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While the new conclusion made some sense for Andie — a lovestruck teenager still trying to balance perspective with hormones — Iona altering her appearance so drastically for a man remains uncharacteristic.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

"I'll go back to the start of the Six Nations. I thought Steve made some very uncharacteristic comments about a title-decider against France, looking ahead," Jones told the Rugby Unity podcast, published on Monday.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

In 2022, she slipped had an uncharacteristic fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

A low first-serve percentage of 41% was uncharacteristic, but she had enough pace and aggression in her groundstrokes to rush Swiatek.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

For some reason resorting to uncharacteristic, bookish language.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy