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Definition of uncharacteristically

uncharacteristically

/ˌʌn.kɛər.ɪk.təˈrɪs.tɪ.kli/
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Adjective:uncharacteristic
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uncharacteristically Lexical Profile

• adverb

1

In a way that is not typical or expected of a particular person, place, or thing.

Example

"The usually outspoken senator remained uncharacteristically quiet throughout the committee hearing."

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• Rhymes for uncharacteristically

• Nearby Words

unchangingly
unchaperoned
uncharacteristic
uncharacteristically
uncharged
uncharismatic
uncharitable

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uncharacteristically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uncharacteristically
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