uncharacteristicun‧char‧ac‧ter‧is‧tic /ʌnˌkærətəˈrɪstɪk◂/ adjective 
It’s uncharacteristic of her to be late.—uncharacteristically /-kli/ adverb: He was uncharacteristically quiet.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- It was summer and despite the uncharacteristic chill in the air, the tourists were swarming the beaches.
- With uncharacteristic modesty, Will explained his contribution to the development of the film medium.
- But there was a brief and uncharacteristic pause before he continued.
- For a couple of minutes she gave in to another uncharacteristic fit of temper.
- It was just that it was so uncharacteristic of her.
- It was summer and despite the uncharacteristic chill in the air, the tourists were swarming the beaches.
- Not only is he facing an uncertain future, he is being forced to behave in an uncharacteristic fashion every day.
- Was the news of financial reversal enough to explain his uncharacteristic outburst?
- Whatever it was, it was uncharacteristic.
- When the polls closed on election night, Democratic headquarters had an uncharacteristic tension.
Longman Language Activatornot typical
belonging to a type or group, but not having the usual qualities of that type or group: · Such letters of complaint are atypical; the foundation usually receives nothing but praise and admiration for our work.atypical of: · This bird is atypical of most species here in that it does not build a nest.
not typical of a situation or of someone's character, and therefore surprising: · It was summer and despite the uncharacteristic chill in the air, the tourists were swarming the beaches. · With uncharacteristic modesty, Will explained his contribution to the development of the film medium.
if you say it is not like someone or is unlike them to do something, you mean it is not typical of them to behave in that way, and it is strange or surprising: · Cheer up Maria. It isn't like you to be as depressed as this.· It's unlike him to drink so much - I hope he is all right.· I don't understand why Mr Beanie is being so nice today -- it's just not like him.
an action which is out of character is not typical of someone's character and usual behaviour: · I can't believe Andrew wrote this letter -- it seems so out of character.· "Jane never said a word all morning." "That sounds very out of character to me."
not typical of the usual behaviour of a person or group: · The train's 20-minute delay, my Japanese friend informed me, was most untypical.· For some reason, and with untypical boldness, she took a step forward and walked into the room. untypical of: · The solemn tone of this story is untypical of her usual style.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY It’s uncharacteristic of her to be late.
It’s uncharacteristic of her to be late.WORD FAMILYnouncharactercharacteristiccharacterizationadjectivecharacteristic ≠ uncharacteristiccharacterlessverbcharacterizeadverbcharacteristically ≠ uncharacteristically
not typical of someone or something and therefore surprisinguncharacteristic of It’s uncharacteristic of her to be late.—uncharacteristically /-kli/ adverb: He was uncharacteristically quiet.