Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

uncharacteristic

Adjective
/ʌnˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk/
Definition
Not typical of a particular person, thing, or group.
Examples
  • Her uncharacteristic silence surprised everyone at the meeting.
  • It was uncharacteristic of him to be late.
Meaning
Uncharacteristic describes behaviors or traits that are not common or usual for someone or something.
Synonyms
  • atypical
  • unusual
  • untypical
  • atypical