out of character

by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates

[out of character] {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./

Contrast: IN CHARACTER.

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	behave ²⁵ {adj. phr.} ⁴⁶⁹ {adv.} ¹⁵⁰

Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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