uncharacteristic
Example Sentences
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He looked startled for a moment and then with an uncharacteristic grin replied that he considered that a welcome compliment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Yet in the fourth quarter on Wednesday night, Maye made a series of uncharacteristic mistakes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Yamamoto’s uncharacteristic sixth inning ended his streak of quality starts at five, including two that lasted eight innings or more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
The dramatic move was uncharacteristic in a political life that usually avoided drama.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
The performance was so uncharacteristic of Al Ulbrickson that everyone in Seattle with any interest in rowing took note.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
