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

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

“One uncharacteristic and fateful act got in the way.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

Herbert, still searching for his first postseason victory after his third defeat Sunday, showed up in uncharacteristic fashion against the Patriots.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

It was uncharacteristic for the six-time Grand Slam winner, who rarely loses consecutive matches.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

He arrived in the midst of an uncharacteristic April snowstorm, a sudden downpour of small icy flakes that scratched against the windows like fingernails.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros