uncharacteristic

Word family

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++un·char·ac·ter·is·tic /ʌnˌkærətəˈrɪstɪk◂/ adjective TYPICALnot typical of someone or something and therefore surprising 不典型的，不代表〔某人或某物的〕特性的uncharacteristic of It’s uncharacteristic of her to be late. 迟到可不是她的作风。 —uncharacteristically /-kli/ adverb He was uncharacteristically quiet. 他异乎寻常地安静。

Examples from the Corpus

uncharacteristic• Whatever it was, it was uncharacteristic.• It was summer and despite the uncharacteristic chill in the air, the tourists were swarming the beaches.• It was summer and despite the uncharacteristic chill in the air, the tourists were swarming the beaches.• Not only is he facing an uncertain future, he is being forced to behave in an uncharacteristic fashion every day.• For a couple of minutes she gave in to another uncharacteristic fit of temper.• With uncharacteristic modesty, Will explained his contribution to the development of the film medium.• It was just that it was so uncharacteristic of her.• Was the news of financial reversal enough to explain his uncharacteristic outburst?• But there was a brief and uncharacteristic pause before he continued.• When the polls closed on election night, Democratic headquarters had an uncharacteristic tension.uncharacteristic of• It's uncharacteristic of Margaret to get so angry.