What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unsurprisingly
Example
Unsurprisingly, the team lost the game due to their poor performance. [unsurprisingly: adverb]
Example
Unsurprisingly, the traffic was heavy during rush hour. [unsurprisingly: adverb]
predictably
Example
Predictably, the child refused to eat his vegetables. [predictably: adverb]
Example
The company's profits increased predictably year after year. [predictably: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Predictably is more commonly used than unsurprisingly in everyday language.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between unsurprisingly and predictably?
Predictably is more formal than unsurprisingly and is more commonly used in written language.
