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单词 uncharacteristic
释义

uncharacteristic

adjective

un·​char·​ac·​ter·​is·​tic ˌən-ˌker-ik-tə-ˈri-stik How to pronounce uncharacteristic (audio)
-ˌka-rik-
: not characteristic : not typical or distinctive
uncharacteristic outbursts of temper
uncharacteristically
ˌən-ˌker-ik-tə-ˈri-sti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce uncharacteristic (audio)
-ˌka-rik-
adverb

Example Sentences

It was an uncharacteristic outburst of temper. Her uncharacteristic silence bothered me.
Recent Examples on the Web While the pitch was certainly a ball, Bogaerts’s reaction was undoubtedly uncharacteristic. Julian Mcwilliams, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2022 There was an uncharacteristic nip in the air Wednesday as an August breeze rolled through Portland State football’s practice field. oregonlive, 11 Aug. 2022 The Diamondbacks went with an uncharacteristic selection with their next pick, going with Texas slugger Ivan Melendez with the 43rd overall pick. Nick Piecoro, The Arizona Republic, 17 July 2022 This spring, however, the region experienced an uncharacteristic frost, with estimates of damage at about 50% of the crop reported Decanter magazine. GRAPES. Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 27 May 2022 Toyota had an uncharacteristic sloppy run, spinning out twice with no contact to other cars. Jayna Bardahl, BostonGlobe.com, 18 July 2022 For five days, everything smelled the same to her, a woodsy autumnal smell uncharacteristic of July in Oregon. Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 July 2022 When the power was switched on, the robot sparked to life with an uncharacteristic bright green flash accompanied by wisps of smoke. Sumeet Kulkarni, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2022 After an uncharacteristic first-round exit from the NCAA Tournament at the hands of a No. 15 seed, Kentucky men's basketball and coach John Calipari are hoping for a return to form on the recruiting trail. Brooks Holton, The Courier-Journal, 28 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

uncharacteristic

adjective

un·​char·​ac·​ter·​is·​tic ˌən-ˌker-ək-tə-ˈri-stik How to pronounce uncharacteristic (audio)
: not typical or characteristic
an uncharacteristic outburst of temper

uncharacteristic

adjective

as in untypical

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • untypical
  • atypical
  • nontypical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • characteristic
  • typical
  • peculiar
  • distinct
  • individual
  • symptomatic
  • distinctive
  • proper
  • classic
  • idiosyncratic
  • diagnostic
  • identifying
  • distinguishing
  • discriminating
  • unmistakable
  • diagnostical
  • identifiable
  • pronounced
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