Uncharacteristic
Definition
(adj) Not typical of someone's character or behavior
Examples
“The angry outburst was uncharacteristic of him and surprised everyone.”
“Her silence at dinner was uncharacteristic.”
“That cheerful note from Marcus was uncharacteristic of him.”
“At 7 a.m., uncharacteristic patience kept Jake from snapping at the barista.”
“It was uncharacteristic for Lena to miss three calls and text back an hour later.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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