uncharacteristic

Example Sentences

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It was uncharacteristic for Anderson to have this sort of conversation with anybody outside of his teammates, or maybe his family.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Kildunne, who departed shortly after half-time, had struggled against the Wallaroos and made a number of uncharacteristic errors.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 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

The forest has taken on an eerie, uncharacteristic silence.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer