OUT OF CHARACTER


Meaning of OUT OF CHARACTER in English

adv. or adj. phr. 1. Not in agreement with a person's character or personality; not in the way that a person usually behaves or is expected to behave; not usual; unsuitable; uncharacteristic. Mary is a nice girl. Her fit of temper was out of character. 2. Not in character; unsuitable for a part or character. It isn't always out of character for a young actor to play an old man, if he is a good actor.

Antonym: IN CHARACTER.

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