uncharacteristic of

Frequency: 8.518.9 per million words

Used to specify the person or thing for whom the behavior is not typical.

uncharacteristicuncharacteristic + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • His sudden outburst was uncharacteristic of him.
  • Such generosity is truly uncharacteristic of a man known for his frugality.
  • Her silence during the meeting was uncharacteristic of her usual outspoken nature.
  • The mistake was completely uncharacteristic of such an experienced professional.
  • This cold weather is uncharacteristic of this region in summer.
  • A lack of preparation would be uncharacteristic of our team.
  • That kind of behavior is uncharacteristic of a good leader.
  • The decision to withdraw was uncharacteristic of their aggressive strategy.
  • It was uncharacteristic of the company to ignore customer feedback.
  • The bright colors used in the painting were uncharacteristic of the artist's usual style.