uncharacteristic
Example Sentences
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Yet in the fourth quarter on Wednesday night, Maye made a series of uncharacteristic mistakes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
On Monday, the 77-year-old took to social-media platform X for the first time to amplify his uncharacteristic missive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 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
Her outburst is so uncharacteristic, I can’t help but laugh.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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