out-of-character

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Out-of-Character

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense: Not typical or characteristic of a person's usual behavior or attitudes.

Usage:

He rarely loses his temper, so his out-of-character outburst surprised everyone.
The politician's scandalous behavior was completely out-of-character for someone known for their integrity.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense: In a manner that is not typical or characteristic of a person's usual behavior or attitudes.

Usage:

The actor's performance was praised for his ability to convincingly act out-of-character.
She decided to try a new style of painting, stepping out-of-character from her usual realistic portrayals.

Part of Speech: (idiom) Noun

Sense: An action or behavior that deviates from a fictional character's established personality or traits.

Usage:

In the movie, the plot twist was driven by the protagonist's out-of-character decision.
Many fans were disappointed when the TV show's writers made the main character's actions seem out-of-character.

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