uncharacteristic
gb/ˌʌŋkˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/ us/ˌʌŋkˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/
C1
Αγγλικά
szokatlan, nem jellemző
C1
1
szokatlan
B1
nem jellemző
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
It is uncharacteristic of him to be late.
Nem jellemző rá, hogy elkésik.
Her uncharacteristic anger surprised me.
Meglepett a szokatlan haragja.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes say *uncharacteristically* when they need the adjective before a noun (e.g., “an uncharacteristic mistake,” not “an uncharacteristically mistake”).
Σημασία
not typical; out of character
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
uncharacteristic behavior
|uncharacteristic silence
|uncharacteristic mistake
|uncharacteristic comment
|uncharacteristic outburst
|uncharacteristic generosity
|uncharacteristic caution
|uncharacteristic patience
|uncharacteristic confidence
|uncharacteristic decision
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
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.)
Θέματα
people
|behavior
|describing_people
Ορισμός
not usual for someone or something
Not typical of a particular person, group, or thing; different from their usual behavior or qualities.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
uncharacteristic
IPA
GB/ˌʌŋkˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/
US/ˌʌŋkˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
un - char - ac - ter - ist - ic (6 συλλαβές)
Stress on 4th syllable (ter)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: uncharacteristic
Εκφράσεις
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
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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
Παραδείγματα
- That harsh reply was uncharacteristic of her.
- The delay was uncharacteristic of the airline.
- Such a cautious approach is uncharacteristic of this company.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- This is uncharacteristic of him.
- That mistake is uncharacteristic of her.