uncharacteristic
gb/ˌʌŋkˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/ us/ˌʌŋkˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/
C1
Английски
szokatlan, nem jellemző
C1
1
szokatlan
B1
nem jellemző
B2
Модел на употреба:
uncharacteristic (of [someone/something]) / it is uncharacteristic (of [someone]) to [do something]
His uncharacteristic silence at dinner made everyone uneasy.
A vacsorán tanúsított szokatlan hallgatása mindenkit nyugtalanná tett.
She made an uncharacteristic mistake in a part of the job she normally handles easily.
Szokatlan hibát követett el a munkájának egy olyan részében, amelyet egyébként könnyedén szokott megoldani.
The normally aggressive team played with uncharacteristic patience in the final minutes.
Примери за учащи
It is uncharacteristic of him to be late.
Nem jellemző rá, hogy elkésik.
Her uncharacteristic anger surprised me.
Meglepett a szokatlan haragja.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes say *uncharacteristically* when they need the adjective before a noun (e.g., “an uncharacteristic mistake,” not “an uncharacteristically mistake”).
Значение
not typical; out of character
Колокации
uncharacteristic behavior
|uncharacteristic silence
|uncharacteristic mistake
|uncharacteristic comment
|uncharacteristic outburst
|uncharacteristic generosity
|uncharacteristic caution
|uncharacteristic patience
|uncharacteristic confidence
|uncharacteristic decision
Синоними
atypical (More neutral and often used for patterns or examples, not just personality.)
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unusual (Broader and less tied to someone's normal character.)
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out of character (Common phrase emphasizing a contrast with someone's personality.)
Антоними
characteristic (Typical and strongly associated with the person or thing.)
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typical (Usual or expected in general or for that person/thing.)
Теми
people
|behavior
|describing_people
Определение
not usual for someone or something
Not typical of a particular person, group, or thing; different from their usual behavior or qualities.
Граматика
Речникова форма
uncharacteristic
IPA
GB/ˌʌŋkˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/
US/ˌʌŋkˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/
Срички и ударение
un - char - ac - ter - ist - ic (6 срички)
Stress on 4th syllable (ter)
Форми на думата
Adjective
- Base: uncharacteristic
Изрази
it is uncharacteristic of [someone] to [do something]
1/ˈɪt ˈɪz ˌʌŋkˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk əv sˈʌmwˌʌn tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
unusual for someone to do
it is not usual for someone to do this
Примери
- It’s uncharacteristic of Maya to skip a meeting without calling.
- It would be uncharacteristic of him to complain in public.
- It was uncharacteristic of the coach to praise the team after a loss.
Примери за учащи
- It is uncharacteristic of him to shout.
- It was uncharacteristic of her to forget.
uncharacteristic of [someone/something]
1/ˌʌŋkˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk əv sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
not typical of someone
not usual for that person or thing
Примери
- That harsh reply was uncharacteristic of her.
- The delay was uncharacteristic of the airline.
- Such a cautious approach is uncharacteristic of this company.
Примери за учащи
- This is uncharacteristic of him.
- That mistake is uncharacteristic of her.