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uncharacteristically

[/ˌʌnˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪkli/]
adverb
de forma não característica
1. in a manner that is not typical or usual for a person or thing; contrary to one's normal character or behavior
She was uncharacteristically quiet during the meeting.
Ela estava de forma não característica calada durante a reunião.
2. in a way that does not match the expected traits or qualities associated with someone or something
He uncharacteristically apologized for his mistake.
Ele pediu desculpas de forma não característica pelo seu erro.
Synonyms
unusuallyatypicallyunexpectedlycontrary to formout of character
Antonyms
characteristicallytypicallyusuallyas expectedin character

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
de forma não característica; atipicamente
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
de forma não característica; inusitadamente
common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
de forma não característica; atipicamente
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

out of character
not like him/her/it
unlike himself/herself/itself
contrary to form
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