uncharacteristic
gb/ˌʌŋkˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/ us/ˌʌŋkˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/
C1
英語
語義
0件の語義
adjective
C1
property
1
not typical; out of character
not usual for someone or something
用法パターン：
uncharacteristic (of [someone/something]) / it is uncharacteristic (of [someone]) to [do something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say *uncharacteristically* when they need the adjective before a noun (e.g., “an uncharacteristic mistake,” not “an uncharacteristically mistake”).
類義語
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.)
対義語
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.)
コロケーション
uncharacteristic behavior
|uncharacteristic silence
|uncharacteristic mistake
|uncharacteristic comment
|uncharacteristic outburst
|uncharacteristic generosity
|uncharacteristic caution
|uncharacteristic patience
|uncharacteristic confidence
|uncharacteristic decision
テーマ
people
|behavior
|describing_people
例文
- His uncharacteristic silence at dinner made everyone uneasy.
- She made an uncharacteristic mistake in a part of the job she normally handles easily.
- The normally aggressive team played with uncharacteristic patience in the final minutes.
学習者向け例文
- It is uncharacteristic of him to be late.
- Her uncharacteristic anger surprised me.
文法
辞書形
uncharacteristic
IPA
GB/ˌʌŋkˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/
US/ˌʌŋkˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/
音節・強勢
un - char - ac - ter - ist - ic （6音節）
Stress on 4th syllable (ter)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: uncharacteristic
表現
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
例文
- 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.
uncharacteristic of [someone/something]
1/ˌʌŋkˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk əv sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
not typical of someone
not usual for that person or thing
例文
- That harsh reply was uncharacteristic of her.
- The delay was uncharacteristic of the airline.
- Such a cautious approach is uncharacteristic of this company.