What does uncharacteristic mean?
Uncharacteristic means Not characteristic..
Uncharacteristic
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Not characteristic..
Definitions by Sense
- Not characteristic.
- Out of character; behavior that is unusual for a given person or thing.
Example Sentences
The decision to preannounce an unproven technology was an uncharacteristic one for Intel, said G. Dan Hutcheson, president of VLSI Research Inc., and a longtime observer of the company.
Synonyms for uncharacteristic
Antonyms for uncharacteristic
Related Words
Word Forms
- more uncharacteristic
- most uncharacteristic
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for uncharacteristic?
Common synonyms include foreign, atypical, uncharacteristic of.
What is the opposite of uncharacteristic?
Possible antonyms include characteristic.
How do you use uncharacteristic in a sentence?
The decision to preannounce an unproven technology was an uncharacteristic one for Intel, said G. Dan Hutcheson, president of VLSI Research Inc., and a longtime observer of the company.
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