Reference meaning
out of character
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Inconsistent with someone's personality, disposition, or usual expected behaviour.
Other meanings
2. phrase
Not in character; not in the zone; not successfully performing within the mindset of a given character in a theatrical performance.
3. phrase
Not acting; not "on"; behaving within one's natural personality rather than that of a character, or taking actions entirely outside the fictional context.
4. adjective
Alternative form of out of character.
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