uncharacteristic

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Kildunne, who departed shortly after half-time, had struggled against the Wallaroos and made a number of uncharacteristic errors.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

In photographing the interviewees, cinematographers Frederick Elmes and Joe Kelly favor odd angles and dramatic lighting uncharacteristic of traditional talking-head documentaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Herbert, still searching for his first postseason victory after his third defeat Sunday, showed up in uncharacteristic fashion against the Patriots.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

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

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

The confusion over the aluminum/aluminium spelling arose because of some uncharacteristic indecisiveness on Davy’s part.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson