uncharacteristic
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The aerial game is not working and players who were so composed and accurate during a 12-match winning streak are making consistent and uncharacteristic errors – whether in terms of decision-making, discipline or execution of skills.
From BBC
"I'll go back to the start of the Six Nations. I thought Steve made some very uncharacteristic comments about a title-decider against France, looking ahead," Jones told the Rugby Unity podcast, published on Monday.
From Barron's
A U-turn on sedans would be a reversal of uncharacteristic speed even for Detroit’s notoriously fickle industry.
“One uncharacteristic and fateful act got in the way.”
On Monday, Mendoza was pressured relentlessly by Miami’s fearsome pass rush and Indiana’s defense gave up an uncharacteristic 57-yard run that narrowed their lead to three early in the second half.
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