uncharacteristic

Example Sentences

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Huge steps made by Red Bull this weekend but an uncharacteristic mistake on the first lap sending him into a spin left him on the back foot.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Some were uncharacteristic misses on open chances, Lakers coach JJ Redick conceded, but he commended his players for making the majority of Edwards’ chances difficult.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

While the new conclusion made some sense for Andie — a lovestruck teenager still trying to balance perspective with hormones — Iona altering her appearance so drastically for a man remains uncharacteristic.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

A U-turn on sedans would be a reversal of uncharacteristic speed even for Detroit’s notoriously fickle industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Rab, so concerned over a gun as he was, did an uncharacteristic, foolish thing.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes