uncharacteristically
/ˌʌnˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪkli/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌʌnkˌɛrɪktɚˈɪstɪkli] /ˌʌnˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪkli/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌʌnkˌɛrɪktɚˈɪstɪkli] /ˌən-ˌker-ik-tə-ˈri-stik How to pronounce uncharacteristic (audio) -ˌka-rik-/ (ame, mw)
uncharacteristically — 副詞
1. in a manner that differs noticeably from someone's usual pattern of behaviour or
反常地
與平時行為不同的方式
in a manner that differs noticeably from someone's usual pattern of behaviour or from what is normally expected of them
Theo, who usually arrives first, was uncharacteristically late for the team meeting this morning.
平常總是第一個到的 Theo，今天早上開會反常地遲到了。
uncharacteristically + adjective (late)
Known for her gentle voice, Amara uncharacteristically shouted at the referee during the football match.
以輕柔嗓音著稱的 Amara，在足球比賽中反常地對裁判大吼。
uncharacteristically + verb (shouted) — unexpected action
The usually busy market square was uncharacteristically silent on a Tuesday afternoon.
平時繁忙的市集廣場，在一個週二下午反常地一片寂靜。
Oliver, a lifelong vegetarian, uncharacteristically ordered the grilled fish at the dinner party.
吃素多年的 Oliver，在那場晚宴上反常地點了烤魚。
- atypically
more formal; often used in scientific or technical writing
- unusually
wider scope — can describe any departure from the norm, not just behaviour
- abnormally
suggests something is wrong or unhealthy, not just surprising
- characteristically
in a way that is typical of someone
- typically
the ordinary or expected way
文法句型
uncharacteristically + adjective
uncharacteristically + past participle
uncharacteristically + adverb
用法筆記
Frequently used to highlight a contrast between someone's normal habits and a single surprising event. The clause or sentence usually establishes the expected behaviour first (e.g. 'usually punctual', 'known for being calm') before the uncharacteristically-modified element.
常見錯誤
uncharacteristically — 形容詞
- uncharacteristicallypositive
- more uncharacteristicallycomparative
- most uncharacteristicallysuperlative
1. lacking the usual or expected qualities that identify a particular person, thing
不典型的
不符合某人或某物特質的
lacking the usual or expected qualities that identify a particular person, thing, or situation; not following what is normal for them
Chef Marco's uncharacteristic lack of preparation worried the rest of the kitchen team.
Chef Marco 這不典型的準備不足，令整個廚房團隊十分擔憂。
attributive use: uncharacteristic + noun
The sudden hailstorm was uncharacteristic of the region's usually dry spring weather.
突如其來的冰雹，不符合該地區向來乾燥的春季天氣特徵。
predicative: be uncharacteristic of [something]
It was uncharacteristic of Luisa to leave a meeting without saying goodbye to anyone.
Luisa 開會沒跟任何人道別就走了，這不像她平常的作風。
The normally calm coach called a timeout in the final seconds, an uncharacteristic move.
一向淡定的教練在最後幾秒喊了暫停，這不符合他一貫的風格。
- characteristic
typical of a person, thing, or group
- typical
showing the usual qualities of something
文法句型
be uncharacteristic of [someone/something]
it is uncharacteristic (of somebody) to do something
用法筆記
When describing a person's behaviour, the pattern 'it is uncharacteristic of [person] to do something' is more natural than using 'uncharacteristic' before a noun. Attributive use (e.g. 'uncharacteristic silence') is less common but acceptable.