Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Unusual or atypical.
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- adjective Not
characteristic - adjective Out of character; behavior that is
unusual for a given person or thing.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective distinctive and not typical
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Examples
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Conflict between characters was often generated by having one or both of them behaving in uncharacteristic ways, and the large-scale movements of the fleet itself was often due more to arbitrary factors than any compelling story reasons.
April 2009 2009
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A break-up between two major characters is handled in uncharacteristic fashion, and even the climax of the movie has some nice left turns on its way to its inevitable conclusion.
Barrymore’s “Whip It” is infectious fun » Scene-Stealers 2009
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Conflict between characters was often generated by having one or both of them behaving in uncharacteristic ways, and the large-scale movements of the fleet itself was often due more to arbitrary factors than any compelling story reasons.
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For example, sometimes we find ourselves acting in uncharacteristic ways, many times unconsciously, just to support an external perception of who we are amongst others that is no longer true to our being.
Smart Mobs » Blog Archive » State of the Art of Reputation 2002
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The human was startled to find the Vulcan contemplating her from across the room with an expression of uncharacteristic warmth.
Dwellers in the Crucible Margaret Wander Bonanno 1990
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Then, as though realizing his expression was uncharacteristic of the Perry LaSalle we all knew, he blew out his breath and grinned.
Dave Robicheaux Ebook Boxed Set James Lee Burke 2002
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Then, as though realizing his expression was uncharacteristic of the Perry LaSalle we all knew, he blew out his breath and grinned.
Jolie Blon’s Bounce James Lee Burke 2002
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Then, as though realizing his expression was uncharacteristic of the Perry LaSalle we all knew, he blew out his breath and grinned.
Jolie Blon’s Bounce James Lee Burke 2002
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Then, as though realizing his expression was uncharacteristic of the Perry LaSalle we all knew, he blew out his breath and grinned.
Jolie Blon’s Bounce James Lee Burke 2002
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Then, as though realizing his expression was uncharacteristic of the Perry LaSalle we all knew, he blew out his breath and grinned.
Dave Robicheaux Ebook Boxed Set James Lee Burke 2002
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