uncharacteristic
adjective/ˌʌnˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/
Frequency rank: #19,077 most common English word
Meaning
not typical of a person or thing; not in keeping with usual behavior or qualities.
Example sentence
He spoke with uncharacteristic shyness during the meeting, which surprised everyone who knew him.
Synonyms & related words
- unusual
- atypical
- untypcial
- unexpected
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