uncharacteristic

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

"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 photographing the interviewees, cinematographers Frederick Elmes and Joe Kelly favor odd angles and dramatic lighting uncharacteristic of traditional talking-head documentaries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 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

The forest has taken on an eerie, uncharacteristic silence.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer