uncharacteristic

Example Sentences

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English said she did not remember receiving the email, and it was "uncharacteristic" of conversations she had had with Behr.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

In 2022, she slipped had an uncharacteristic fall.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

On Monday, Mendoza was pressured relentlessly by Miami’s fearsome pass rush and Indiana’s defense gave up an uncharacteristic 57-yard run that narrowed their lead to three early in the second half.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

Sheed ignored Otto and, in an uncharacteristic show of emotion, threw himself at Petey, embracing him.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles