Unexpectedly: meaning, definitions and examples

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unexpectedly

[ ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli ]

^{Context #1}

in a surprising manner

In a way that is not expected or anticipated.

Synonyms

abruptly, suddenly, surprisingly

Examples of usage

She arrived unexpectedly early for the meeting.
The news came unexpectedly and left everyone in shock.

^{Context #2}

in an unanticipated manner

Without warning or preparation.

Synonyms

unforeseeably, unforeseen, unpredicted

Examples of usage

The storm hit unexpectedly and caused widespread damage.
He made an unexpectedly generous donation to the charity.

Translations

Translations of the word "unexpectedly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inesperadamente

🇮🇳 अचानक से

🇩🇪 unerwartet

🇮🇩 tiba-tiba

🇺🇦 несподівано

🇵🇱 niespodziewanie

🇯🇵 突然に

🇫🇷 inopinément

🇪🇸 inesperadamente

🇹🇷 beklenmedik bir şekilde

🇰🇷 갑자기

🇸🇦 فجأة

🇨🇿 nečekaně

🇸🇰 nečakane

🇨🇳 突然

🇸🇮 nepričakovano

🇮🇸 óvænt

🇰🇿 күтпеген жерден

🇬🇪 უეცრად

🇦🇿 gözlənilmədən

🇲🇽 inesperadamente

Word origin

The word 'unexpectedly' dates back to the mid-16th century, derived from the word 'expect' with the prefix 'un-' added to indicate the opposite meaning. It has been used in English literature and conversation to describe events or situations that occur in a manner not foreseen or predicted.