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Uncharacteristically: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncharacteristically

 

[ ʌn.kær.əktərˈɪstɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in behavior

Not in accordance with the typical character or behavior of someone or something.

Synonyms

abnormally, atypically, unusually.

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Word Description / Examples
uncharacteristically

Used when someone acts in a way that is not typical for them, often implying a one-time or rare behavior.

  • He was uncharacteristically quiet during the meeting.
  • She acted uncharacteristically brave in the face of danger.
atypically

Used to describe something that is not typical, standard, or expected. This term is often used in more formal or scientific contexts.

  • The plant grew atypically fast under the new conditions.
  • She reacted atypically to the medication.
abnormally

Describes something that deviates from what is usual or expected, often suggesting a problem or irregularity. This word can have a negative connotation.

  • The patient’s heart rate was abnormally high.
  • It’s abnormally cold for this time of year.
unusually

Often used to describe something that is out of the ordinary. It can suggest something either positive or negative, but less intense than 'abnormally'.

  • He was unusually happy today.
  • The stores were unusually crowded yesterday.

Examples of usage

  • She was uncharacteristically quiet during the meeting.
  • He reacted uncharacteristically to the news.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncharacteristically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de maneira não característica

🇮🇳 असामान्य रूप से

🇩🇪 untypisch

🇮🇩 secara tidak biasa

🇺🇦 незвично

🇵🇱 nietypowo

🇯🇵 いつもと違って

🇫🇷 de manière non caractéristique

🇪🇸 de manera poco característica

🇹🇷 alışılmadık şekilde

🇰🇷 특징적이지 않게

🇸🇦 بطريقة غير مميزة

🇨🇿 netypicky

🇸🇰 netypicky

🇨🇳 非典型地

🇸🇮 netipično

🇮🇸 óeðlilega

🇰🇿 әдеттен тыс

🇬🇪 არატიპურად

🇦🇿 adi olmayan şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera poco característica

Etymology

The word 'uncharacteristically' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', the word 'characteristic' meaning 'a feature or quality typical of a person or thing', and the suffix '-ly' which is used to form adverbs. The term has been in use since the late 19th century.

See also: character, characteristic, characteristically, characteristics, characterizable, characterization, characterize, characters.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,161, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.