B2adjectiveformalpsychologyrelationships
US/ˌʌn.ker.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/
UK/ˌʌn.kær.ək.təˈrɪs.tɪk/
not typical of someone or something, so that it seems surprising
In context
It was uncharacteristic of her to arrive late for a meeting.
He answered with uncharacteristic rudeness, and everyone looked surprised.
The team made an uncharacteristic mistake in the final minute.
Words that go with uncharacteristic
adjective + noun
- uncharacteristic behaviorSuch uncharacteristic behavior worried his friends.
- uncharacteristic mistakeIt was an uncharacteristic mistake from a careful player.
- uncharacteristic outburstHer uncharacteristic outburst shocked the room.
adjective + preposition
- uncharacteristic ofShouting is uncharacteristic of him.
adverb + adjective
- rather uncharacteristicSuch a loud reply was rather uncharacteristic.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
uncharacteristic with herCorrect: uncharacteristic of her