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Definition of Out of character
1. Adjective. (idiomatic) Inconsistent with one's personality, disposition, or usual expected behaviour. ¹
2. Adjective. (idiomatic drama) Not in character; not successfully performing within the mindset of a given character in a theatrical performance. See also (term break character), (term drop character). ¹
3. Adjective. (idiomatic drama role-playing games) Not acting; not "on"; behaving within one's natural personality rather than that of a character, or taking actions entirely outside the fictional context. ¹
4. Adverb. (idiomatic) In a manner inconsistent with one's usual and expected personality or behavior. ¹
5. Adverb. (idiomatic drama role-playing games) Away from the mindset, personality, or behavior assumed for a role that an actor is rehearsing or performing, or that a player is playing. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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