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Unexpected

adjective
/ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

Meaning

not expected or anticipated; surprising

Example Sentences

The unexpected news left everyone speechless.

Synonyms

surprising, unforeseen, sudden, unanticipated, startling

Antonyms

expected, anticipated, predictable, planned, foreseen

Collocations

unexpected result, unexpected visitor, unexpected turn, unexpected event

Related Vocabularies

showing strong feeling; forceful; passionate; intense
Disorderly, disruptive, or difficult to control.
appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted
Not important or relevant; lacking physical substance.
Not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable

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