Uncharacteristic Meaning in English
word
ˌənˌkɛɹɪktɝˈɪstɪk
uhn-KAIR-ik-ter-IS-tik
ʌnkˌæɹɪktəɹˈɪstɪk
un-KARR-ik-tuh-RIS-tik
释义
Describes something that is not typical or usual for a person or thing; it goes against what is expected from them.
用法与细微差别
This adjective is formal and often used when someone's actions or qualities differ from what is typical for them. Common with 'for': 'uncharacteristic for/of someone.' Often signals surprise or concern. Not used for completely new traits, but for rare occurrences in known behavior.
Spanish: poco característico - inusualPortuguese (BR): não característico - incomumPortuguese (PT): não característico - invulgarChinese (Simplified): 反常的 - 非典型的Chinese (Traditional): 反常的 - 非典型的Hindi: अस्वाभाविकArabic: غير معتاد - غير معهودBengali: অস্বাভাবিক - অনুচিত (ব্যবহার)Russian: нетипичный - нехарактерныйJapanese: 普段らしくない - 彼らしくないVietnamese: không điển hình - không giống thường lệKorean: 평소답지 않은 - 특이한Turkish: alışılmadık - karakterine aykırıUrdu: غیرمعمول - غیرمتوقع (رویہ)Indonesian: tidak seperti biasanya - tidak khas
例句
It was uncharacteristic of him to be late.
basic
Her silence was uncharacteristic.
basic
The cold weather is uncharacteristic for May.
basic
That was an uncharacteristic outburst from such a calm person.
natural
He's acting really uncharacteristic lately, have you noticed?
natural
It's uncharacteristic of us to cancel plans last minute.
natural