expression, i-adjective
out of character; unlike one
Used when someone's action or statement is not typical of their personality or usual behavior. Often used in the pattern 〜が柄にもなく or 〜なんて柄にもない.
彼が泣くなんて柄にもない。
It's out of character for him to cry.
柄にもなく緊張してしまった。
Uncharacteristically, I got nervous.