uncharacteristic

Example Sentences

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“There were a couple of uncharacteristic things that we don’t typically see in practice, people that are really consistent with sticking and having steps,” McDonald said after the Meet the Bruins exhibition.

From Los Angeles Times

Elizabeth, in an uncharacteristic move, slumps back in her chair with a disappointed “Aw.”

From Literature

"I am delighted to win, but that is about it. We both played under par I think and I made a number of uncharacteristic mistakes which threw me," admitted Murphy.

From BBC

Ill fortune at the finale, yes, but it was a situation Van Dijk invited with his uncharacteristic failure to act decisively, Sunderland's Talbi capitalising.

From BBC

The usually sleepy Laotian capital Vientiane has an uncharacteristic buzz, bedecked with flags and T-shirt vendors ahead of commemorations of 50 years of communist rule Tuesday, but for many young people history carries little weight.

From Barron's