What does out of character mean?
Definitions for out of character
out of char·ac·ter
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out of characteradverb
In a manner inconsistent with one's usual and expected personality or behavior.
out of characteradverb
Away from the mindset, personality, or behavior assumed for a role that an actor is rehearsing or performing, or that a player is playing.
out of characteradjective
Inconsistent with one's personality, disposition, or usual expected behaviour.
out of characteradjective
Not in character; not successfully performing within the mindset of a given character in a theatrical performance. See also break character, drop character.
out of characteradjective
Not acting; not "on"; behaving within one's natural personality rather than that of a character, or taking actions entirely outside the fictional context.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of out of character in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of out of character in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of out of character in a Sentence
These individuals are more prone to act out of character, and as crimes move away from physical acts, it is the unknown cybercrime we should be watching out for, criminals are always looking for ways to exploit individuals and businesses, so it is expected to see new scamming initiatives or price-fixing on new products. This isnt the first major pandemic we have lived through, but the effect and scope of the spread are unprecedented.
She's not the kind that runs off, this is completely out of character. Kelsey loves her God, she loves her family and friends, and she loves her job. She's reliable, considerate and honest.
He is very remorseful. He wrote a letter dedicated to all the passengers on the plane and victims of crime and apologizes for his behavior, this was totally out of character. He is appalled by his own behavior.
Maybe it was God that moved the levers, that put Riley in that classroom on that day, at the exact time for the purpose of saving others, it was not out of character for him.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie:
I think, unfortunately, there are going to be times when people that work for me do things that are completely out of character.
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