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Definitions

uncharacteristic

ADJECTIVE
atypic
Synonyms
WEAK
atypical exceptional novel uncommon unconventional unexpected unordinary
ADJECTIVE
foreign
Synonyms
STRONGEST
irrelevant
WEAK
accidental extraneous immaterial impertinent inapposite incongruous inconsistent inconsonant irrelative repugnant unrelated
Antonyms
STRONGEST
pertinent
STRONG
apposite apropos apt germane material relevant

Example Sentences

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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

"I thought Steve made some very uncharacteristic comments about a title decider against France," Japan head coach Jones added.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

"I'll go back to the start of the Six Nations. I thought Steve made some very uncharacteristic comments about a title-decider against France, looking ahead," Jones told the Rugby Unity podcast, published on Monday.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

In 2022, she slipped had an uncharacteristic fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Moving with a certain uncharacteristic heaviness—a drag, actually—that distracted Zooey.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger