uncharacteristic
adjective
un·char·ac·ter·is·tic
ˌən-ˌker-ik-tə-ˈri-stik 
-ˌka-rik-
: not characteristic : not typical or distinctive
uncharacteristic outbursts of temper
Examples of uncharacteristic in a Sentence
It was an uncharacteristic outburst of temper.
Her uncharacteristic silence bothered me.
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However, the rash may be uncharacteristic and appear as a solid red patch.
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Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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That was evident on Tuesday as many Canadians across the Great White North marked Canada Day with parades, festivals, pledges of national unity and uncharacteristic displays of patriotism.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Excellent as Agyemang has been, starting her over Russo would be uncharacteristic for Wiegman.
—Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2025
That was evident on Tuesday as many Canadians across the Great White North marked Canada Day with parades, festivals, pledges of national unity and uncharacteristic displays of patriotism.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 3 July 2025
The decision to convince Wang to join Meta is uncharacteristic for Zuckerberg — who typically hires loyalists for top positions — but underscores the CEO’s belief that outside talent may be best suited to jump-start Meta’s AI capabilities, the people said.
—Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 11 June 2025
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“Uncharacteristic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncharacteristic. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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