uncharacteristic
gb/ˌʌŋkˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/ us/ˌʌŋkˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/
C1
Kiingereza
szokatlan, nem jellemző
C1
1
szokatlan
B1
nem jellemző
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
It is uncharacteristic of him to be late.
Nem jellemző rá, hogy elkésik.
Her uncharacteristic anger surprised me.
Meglepett a szokatlan haragja.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes say *uncharacteristically* when they need the adjective before a noun (e.g., “an uncharacteristic mistake,” not “an uncharacteristically mistake”).
Maana
not typical; out of character
Miunganiko ya maneno
uncharacteristic behavior
|uncharacteristic silence
|uncharacteristic mistake
|uncharacteristic comment
|uncharacteristic outburst
|uncharacteristic generosity
|uncharacteristic caution
|uncharacteristic patience
|uncharacteristic confidence
|uncharacteristic decision
Visawe
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.)
Vinyume
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.)
Mada
people
|behavior
|describing_people
Ufafanuzi
not usual for someone or something
Not typical of a particular person, group, or thing; different from their usual behavior or qualities.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
uncharacteristic
IPA
GB/ˌʌŋkˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/
US/ˌʌŋkˌɛɹɪktɚˈɪstɪk/
Silabi na mkazo
un - char - ac - ter - ist - ic (silabi 6)
Stress on 4th syllable (ter)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: uncharacteristic
Semi
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
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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
Mifano
- That harsh reply was uncharacteristic of her.
- The delay was uncharacteristic of the airline.
- Such a cautious approach is uncharacteristic of this company.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- This is uncharacteristic of him.
- That mistake is uncharacteristic of her.