uncharacteristic

Example Sentences

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It was uncharacteristic for Anderson to have this sort of conversation with anybody outside of his teammates, or maybe his family.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

A U-turn on sedans would be a reversal of uncharacteristic speed even for Detroit’s notoriously fickle industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 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

It was uncharacteristic for the six-time Grand Slam winner, who rarely loses consecutive matches.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

As for Desdemona, during the mid-to-late fifties she was experiencing a brief and completely uncharacteristic spell of contentment.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides