uncharacteristically
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From uncharacteristic + -ally.
Pronunciation
[edit]- (General American) IPA(key): /ʌnˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk(ə)li/
Adverb
[edit]uncharacteristically (comparative more uncharacteristically, superlative most uncharacteristically)
- In an uncharacteristic manner.
- 2012 May 27, Nathan Rabin, “TV: Review: THE SIMPSONS (CLASSIC): “New Kid On The Block” (season 4, episode 8; originally aired 11/12/1992)”, in The Onion AV Club[1]:
- This newfound infatuation renders Bart uncharacteristically vulnerable. He suddenly has something to care about beyond causing trouble and makes a dramatic transformation from hell-raiser to gentleman about town.