uncharacteristic

uncharacteristic
uncharacteristic 1753, from UN- (Cf. un-) (1) "not" + CHARACTERISTIC (Cf. characteristic) (adj.). Related: Uncharacteristically.

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  • uncharacteristic — adjective not typical of someone or something and therefore surprising (+ of): It s uncharacteristic of her to be late. uncharacteristically / kli/ adverb …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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