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After the death of the sadistic dictator Gen. Sanni Abacha in 1998, Nigeria underwent a one-year transitional military administration headed by Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, who uncharacteristically bowed out precisely on the promised date for military disengagement. Did the military truly disengage, however? No.
Wole Soyinka

Meaning of "uncharacteristically" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNCHARACTERISTICALLY

uncharacteristically  [ˌʌnkærɪktəˈrɪstɪkəlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNCHARACTERISTICALLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Uncharacteristically is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES UNCHARACTERISTICALLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of uncharacteristically in the English dictionary

The definition of uncharacteristically in the dictionary is in a manner that is not typical or usual.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNCHARACTERISTICALLY


acoustically
əˈkuːstɪkəlɪ
ballistically
bəˈlɪstɪkəlɪ
drastically
ˈdræstɪkəlɪ
fantastically
fænˈtæstɪkəlɪ
heuristically
hjʊəˈrɪstɪkəlɪ
holistically
həʊˈlɪstɪkəlɪ
linguistically
lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪkəlɪ
majestically
məˈdʒɛstɪkəlɪ
mechanistically
ˌmɛkəˈnɪstɪkəlɪ
mystically
ˈmɪstɪkəlɪ
opportunistically
ˌɒpətjuːˈnɪstɪkəlɪ
plastically
ˈplæstɪkəlɪ
probabilistically
ˌprɒbəbəˈlɪstɪkəlɪ
realistically
ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪkəlɪ
sarcastically
sɑːˈkæstɪkəlɪ
simplistically
sɪmˈplɪstɪkəlɪ
statistically
stəˈtɪstɪkəlɪ
stochastically
stɒˈkæstɪkəlɪ
stylistically
staɪˈlɪstɪkəlɪ
synergistically
ˌsɪnəˈdʒɪstɪkəlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNCHARACTERISTICALLY

unchanged
unchanging
unchangingly
unchangingness
unchannelled
unchaperoned
uncharacteristic
uncharge
uncharged
uncharismatic
uncharitable
uncharitably
uncharity
uncharm
uncharnel
uncharnelled
uncharred
uncharted
unchartered
unchary

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNCHARACTERISTICALLY

actually
alphabetically
automatically
basically
clinically
critically
dramatically
dynamically
economically
electronically
genetically
historically
locally
periodically
physically
politically
practically
specifically
technically
tragically
typically

Synonyms and antonyms of uncharacteristically in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «uncharacteristically» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNCHARACTERISTICALLY

Find out the translation of uncharacteristically to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of uncharacteristically from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «uncharacteristically» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

一反常态
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

atípicamente
570 millions of speakers

English

uncharacteristically
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अप्रत्याशित
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

على نحو غير معهود
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

нехарактерно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

atipicamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

uncharacteristically
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

inhabituellement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak wajar
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

uncharakteristisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

柄にもなく
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이례적
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Uncharacteristically
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trái với thường lệ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வகைமாதிரியானதாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अस्वाभाविकपणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

alışılmadık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

insolitamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nietypowo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

нехарактерно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

neobișnuit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αχαρακτήριστα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onverwags
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

okaraktäristiskt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ukarakteristisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of uncharacteristically

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNCHARACTERISTICALLY»

The term «uncharacteristically» is regularly used and occupies the 85.352 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNCHARACTERISTICALLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about uncharacteristically

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2 QUOTES WITH «UNCHARACTERISTICALLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word uncharacteristically.
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Wole Soyinka
After the death of the sadistic dictator Gen. Sanni Abacha in 1998, Nigeria underwent a one-year transitional military administration headed by Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, who uncharacteristically bowed out precisely on the promised date for military disengagement. Did the military truly disengage, however? No.
2
Joni Eareckson Tada
Americans are nervous; Americans are restless; and what troubles me the most is that Americans are uncharacteristically pessimistic.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNCHARACTERISTICALLY»

Discover the use of uncharacteristically in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to uncharacteristically and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Straight Up: America's Fiercest Climate Blogger Takes on the ...
Uncharacteristically. Blunt. Scientists. IN. NOVEMBER 2007, THE WORLD'S TOP climate scientists releasedtheirfinal report synthesizing all their work on climate science, impacts, and solutions. The situation was so dire that the leader of the ...
Joseph J. Romm, 2010
2
Track of the Bigfoot
CChhaapptteerr. 2255. “Dandridge,. wake. up!” Montague. Fitzgerald. uncharacteristically. shoved the veterinarian's crossed ankles from the tabletop on which they were perched. Bobby's head jerked up, and he muttered an epithet to no one ...
Dallas Tanner, 2008
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Protecting people and sustaining resources in fireadapted ...
Assign highest priority for hazardous fuels reduction to communities at risk, readily accessible municipal watersheds, threatened and endangered species habitat, and other important local features, where conditions favor uncharacteristically ...
Jerry Williams, Lyle Laverty
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The Last Word
The previous year his lower back muscles became so tense, he was unable to bend over sufficiently to catch the ground balls, as they uncharacteristically scooted through his legs. Clearly matters have been left quite open ended, and there is ...
Morley Kev, 2011
5
Leaders Ought to Know: 11 Ground Rules for Common Sense ...
If you witness the first signs of uncharacteristically aggressive behavior in the workplace, your observation demands your immediate attention before a situation gets out of hand. The worst possible decision you can make in the face of ...
Phillip Van Hooser, 2013
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The Michigan Alumnus
Christmas ties are narrower this year and have stripes, merchants say . . . U professors foresee "prosperous, calm" 1955 . . . World does not end Dec. 21 . . . Hockey team looks uncharacteristically bad, basketball team uncharacteristically good ...
‎1954
7
International News Reporting: Frontlines and Deadlines
They may become uncharacteristically angry or irritable. ○ They may talk of feeling guilty or confused. Trauma can also make people be more accident-prone and lose their ability to concentrate or be interested in their work, hobbies or ...
John Owen, Heather Purdey, 2011
8
Diagnostic Cytopathology
Aspirate smears are dominated by benign-appearing bile duct epithelial cells with uncharacteristically scant numbers of associated hepatocytes (smear, PAP). This lesion is often aspirated at the time of diagnostic EUS- FNA of pancreatic ...
Winifred Gray, Gabrijela Kocjan, 2010
9
The Last Flight of the Monsoon Goon
Mutt was uncharacteristically quiet. Bear Spot was uncharacteristically focused. Beeper was uncharacteristically moved. Bear Spot rowed around the low spot on the wing and landed the raft. The tail was sticking out just a little past the edge of  ...
Gus Hennessy, 2014
10
In Praise of Blame
implies, implausibly, that we are never warranted in blaming an honest person who uncharacteristically lies, a brave soldier who uncharacteristically flees from danger, or a kind person who uncharacteristically lashes out cruelly. By contrast ...
George Sher Herbert S. Autrey Professor of Philosophy Rice University, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNCHARACTERISTICALLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term uncharacteristically is used in the context of the following news items.
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Jedward release uncharacteristically serious new video 'Leave a Mark'
Jedward, otherwise known as twins John and Edward Grimes, have released a new video, and it's a little more weighty than previous efforts. «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
2
Salamanca UPK attendance 'uncharacteristically low'
“Our enrollment in UPK and kindergarten is extremely, exceptionally, uncharacteristically low. Low enough that it could jeopardize a full section and a full time ... «Salamanca Press, Jul 15»
3
Nicki Minaj keeps in double denim and leggings for low-key arrival …
But pop superstar Nicki Minaj cut an uncharacteristically casual figure on Wednesday, as she made an unusually low-key arrival at Los Angeles' LAX Airport ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
4
Sacramento Kings Make Uncharacteristically Smart Decision
Sacramento Kings Today's edition of “What Dumb Personnel Move Will The Sacramento Kings Try Next” features a shocking twist: it appears the Sacramento ... «Next Impulse Sports, Jun 15»
5
Ariana Grande is uncharacteristically shy as she's greeted by fans in …
But international pop star Ariana Grande was uncharacteristically shy when she landed in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning. In fact, the 21 year-old seemed ... «Daily Mail, May 15»
6
Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan uncharacteristically quiet about LSU …
FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, file photo, New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan listens to a questions during a news conference following an NFL football ... «Syracuse.com, May 15»
7
Floyd Mayweather uncharacteristically muted amid pomp of MGM …
They say if you spend enough time in a place you become that place. So it is for Floyd Mayweather and Las Vegas, the desert town of six hundred thousand ... «The Guardian, Apr 15»
8
Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio uncharacteristically contrite in contempt …
For decades, he's been the tough-talking lawman of Maricopa County. Brash and defiant, his tactics controversial, Sheriff Joe Arpaio has bowed to no one ... «Los Angeles Times, Apr 15»
9
Three Cuts: Braves lose 4th straight as uncharacteristically poor …
Three Cuts: Braves lose 4th straight as uncharacteristically poor defense haunts team. Knox Bardeen. FOX Sports South. APR 24, 2015 10:57p ET. +. APR 24 ... «FOXSports.com, Apr 15»
10
Whoa! Kanye West Is Uncharacteristically Nice To Paparazzi And …
04. It's the end of the world as we know it! Kanye West is actually NICE to the paparazzi! As we reported, the 37-year-old has had a notoriously antagonistic ... «PerezHilton.com, Apr 15»

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