Unexpected: meaning, definitions and examples

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unexpected

 

[ หŒสŒnษชkหˆspษ›ktษชd ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

surprise

Not expected or regarded as likely to happen; happening or coming quickly and without warning.

Synonyms

abrupt, surprising, unanticipated, unforeseen

Examples of usage

  • The sudden storm was unexpected and caught everyone off guard.
  • Her unexpected visit brought a smile to his face.
  • The unexpected news left them in a state of shock.
Context #2 | Adjective

variety

Different from what is normal or usual; not anticipated.

Synonyms

astonishing, surprising, unforeseen, unpredicted

Examples of usage

  • The unexpected twist in the plot kept the audience engaged.
  • His unexpected choice of career path surprised everyone.
  • She received an unexpected gift on her birthday.

Translations

Translations of the word "unexpected" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น inesperado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคชเฅเคฐเคคเฅเคฏเคพเคถเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unerwartet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tak terduga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตัะฟะพะดั–ะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nieoczekiwany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบˆๆœŸใ—ใชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท inattendu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ inesperado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท beklenmedik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ˆ๊ธฐ์น˜ ์•Š์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุชูˆู‚ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neoฤekรกvanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neoฤakรกvanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„ๅค–็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nepriฤakovan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณvรฆnt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏั‚ะฟะตะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถzlษ™nilmษ™z

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ inesperado

Etymology

The word 'unexpected' originated from the combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'expected' (past participle of 'expect'). It has been used in the English language since the 15th century. The concept of the unexpected has always intrigued and fascinated people, as it adds excitement and surprise to our lives.

See also: expect, expectancy, expectant, expectantly, expectation, expectations, expected, expectedly, expecting, expectorate, unexpectedly, unexpectedness.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,841, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.