uncharacteristically
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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Tom Curry, usually a staple of England's best days and biggest occasions, was uncharacteristically quiet.
From BBC
On Lawson’s part, she said she was “uncharacteristically lost for words” and “Can’t wait to enter the Tent of Dreams,” in a statement released by the show.
From Salon
“I’m uncharacteristically rather lost for words right now!”
From Los Angeles Times
When a friend’s husband asked if she had AI help with an uncharacteristically formal email, Gemini suggested this reply:
Elon Musk has been uncharacteristically quiet on the subject in recent days, which suggests even he realises how serious this all is.
From BBC
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