unexpected

[ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd]

unexpected Definition

• 1. not expected or anticipated
• 2. surprising

Using unexpected: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unexpected" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sudden rain was unexpected.

• Example

  The news came as an unexpected shock to everyone.

• Example

  Her unexpected arrival surprised us all.

unexpected Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for unexpected

• surprising
• unforeseen
• unanticipated

Antonyms for unexpected

• expected
• foreseen
• anticipated

Phrases with unexpected

• an unexpected turn of events

  a sudden and surprising change in a situation or sequence of events

  Example

  The game took an unexpected turn of events when the underdog team scored a winning goal in the last minute.

• unexpectedly high/low

  much higher/lower than what was expected

  Example

  The company's profits were unexpectedly high this quarter.

• unexpected guest

  a person who arrives without prior notice or invitation

  Example

  We had an unexpected guest for dinner last night, so we had to quickly prepare more food.

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Summary: unexpected in Brief

The term 'unexpected' [ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd] refers to something that is not anticipated or foreseen, often resulting in surprise. It can be used to describe sudden changes in situations or sequences of events, such as 'an unexpected turn of events,' or to express surprise at an outcome, like 'Her unexpected arrival surprised us all.'