uncharacteristic

adjective un·char·ac·ter·is·tic \ˌən-ˌka-rik-tə-ˈris-tik\

: not typical or usual : not characteristic

Full Definition of UNCHARACTERISTIC

: not characteristic : not typical or distinctive <uncharacteristic outbursts of temper>

— un·char·ac·ter·is·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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UNCHARACTERISTIC Defined for Kids

adjective un·char·ac·ter·is·tic \ˌən-ˌker-ək-tə-ˈri-stik\

: not typical or characteristic <an uncharacteristic outburst of temper>

— un·char·ac·ter·is·ti·cal·ly \-sti-klē, -kə-lē\ adverb <She was uncharacteristically quiet.>

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