uncharacteristic

Example Sentences

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Some were uncharacteristic misses on open chances, Lakers coach JJ Redick conceded, but he commended his players for making the majority of Edwards’ chances difficult.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 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

On Monday, Mendoza was pressured relentlessly by Miami’s fearsome pass rush and Indiana’s defense gave up an uncharacteristic 57-yard run that narrowed their lead to three early in the second half.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

General Motors stock is doing something highly uncharacteristic: beating the stock market.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

Sheed ignored Otto and, in an uncharacteristic show of emotion, threw himself at Petey, embracing him.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles