seem uncharacteristic

Frequency: 7.511.8 per million words

Used to suggest that a behavior or quality appears to be not typical.

uncharacteristicVERBS + uncharacteristic

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seem

Examples (10)

  • His sudden silence seemed uncharacteristic of him.
  • It would seem entirely uncharacteristic for her to miss a deadline.
  • Her calm reaction seemed rather uncharacteristic given the circumstances.
  • Such a generous offer seems quite uncharacteristic from a person known for their frugality.
  • The company's abrupt shift in policy seemed uncharacteristic of its usual cautious approach.
  • His failure to respond promptly seemed uncharacteristic and worried his friends.
  • For him to concede so easily would seem completely uncharacteristic.
  • This sudden burst of creativity seems almost uncharacteristic for the usually reserved artist.
  • Her decision to speak out seemed uncharacteristic for someone so private.
  • The team's poor performance seemed uncharacteristic considering their strong track record.