Uncharacteristically

//ʌnˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk(ə)li// adv

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Definitions

Adverb

1
In an uncharacteristic manner.
"This newfound infatuation renders Bart uncharacteristically vulnerable. He suddenly has something to care about beyond causing trouble and makes a dramatic transformation from hell-raiser to gentleman about town."

Adverb

1
in uncharacteristic manner wordnet

Antonyms

characteristically

Example

"Algeria has been uncharacteristically silent about this issue."

Etymology

From uncharacteristic + -ally.

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