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out of character

 

1. unlike one's usual behavior. Ann's remark was quite out of character. It was out of character for Ann to act so stubborn.

2. inappropriate for the character that an actor is playing. Bill went out of character when the audience started giggling. Bill played the part so well that it was hard for him to get out of character after the performance.

See also: character, of, out

out of character

Inconsistent with someone's general character or behavior: a response so much out of character that it amazed me.

See also: character, of, out