uncharacteristically
uncharacteristically · more uncharacteristically · most uncharacteristically
In an uncharacteristic mannerIn an uncharacteristic manner.
US/ʌnˌkɛɹəktəˈɹɪstɪk(ə)li/
» Algeria has been uncharacteristically silent about this issue.
Meaning
1 sensesIn an uncharacteristic manner.
in uncharacteristic manner
Examples
1 sentencesAlgeria has been uncharacteristically silent about this issue.
Origin
Ancient Greek χαράσσω (kharássō)Ancient Greek χαράσσω (kharássō)
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Forms
more uncharacteristically, most uncharacteristically| Comparative | more uncharacteristically Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most uncharacteristically |
regular
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelateduncharacteristic
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb