uncharacteristic
Example Sentences
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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
His answer, tinged with an uncharacteristic air of exasperation, was firm.
From BBC
Fan, nominated for her uncharacteristic role as a farmer-healer in the Malaysian movie "Mother Bhumi", is the best-known nominee from China at this year's Golden Horse Awards, dubbed the Chinese-language Oscars.
From Barron's
Smith, who still has nine chances to add to his bulging Ashes legacy, should do the same after a day of uncharacteristic talk.
From BBC
“Far from it,” he said with uncharacteristic bluntness.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.