uncharacteristic
Example Sentences
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Jack, my 15-year-old son, sidled up to me and spoke with uncharacteristic depth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Yamamoto’s uncharacteristic sixth inning ended his streak of quality starts at five, including two that lasted eight innings or more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
But his earlier blunder, uncharacteristic for the joint-top scorer in this tournament, begs the question: Is it time players stopped with the 'stuttering' penalty kicks?
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
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
Rab, so concerned over a gun as he was, did an uncharacteristic, foolish thing.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
