1. not matching the known pattern of how a particular person or thing usually acts
1.形容詞B2
釋義
反常的
不符合平日表現或特性的
not matching the known pattern of how a particular person or thing usually acts or appears — used when an action, quality, or event seems surprising because it does not fit what people normally expect
例句
Gabriel’s uncharacteristic silence at the meeting worried his colleagues.
the most common antonym; describes behaviour or qualities that match expectations
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'of' to name the person or thing whose usual qualities are being contrasted: uncharacteristic of [someone/something]. Also appears in the fixed phrase 'in an uncharacteristic move' before describing an action that surprises observers.
常見錯誤
Her anger was very uncharacteristic.
Her anger was uncharacteristic.
'uncharacteristic' already communicates a strong degree of deviation, so intensifiers like 'very' are redundant.
The weather is uncharacteristic in Taiwan.
The weather is uncharacteristic of Taiwan.
when specifying the person, place, or thing being contrasted, use 'of', not 'in'.