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unsuspected

 

[ ˌʌnsəˈspektɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

unexpected

Not expected or anticipated; surprising.

Synonyms

surprising, unanticipated, unexpected, unforeseen

Examples of usage

  • It was an unsuspected turn of events.
  • The discovery of the hidden treasure was completely unsuspected.
  • She had an unsuspected talent for painting.
  • The unsuspected arrival of a long-lost friend brought joy to her heart.
  • The unsuspected truth finally came to light.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsuspected" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inesperado

🇮🇳 अप्रत्याशित

🇩🇪 unerwartet

🇮🇩 tidak terduga

🇺🇦 несподіваний

🇵🇱 nieoczekiwany

🇯🇵 予想外

🇫🇷 inattendu

🇪🇸 inesperado

🇹🇷 beklenmedik

🇰🇷 예상치 못한

🇸🇦 غير متوقع

🇨🇿 neočekávaný

🇸🇰 nečakaný

🇨🇳 出乎意料

🇸🇮 nepričakovan

🇮🇸 óvænt

🇰🇿 күтпеген

🇬🇪 მოულოდნელი

🇦🇿 gözlənilməz

🇲🇽 inesperado

Etymology

The word 'unsuspected' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the past participle of the verb 'suspect'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. Over time, 'unsuspected' has evolved to describe something that is not expected or anticipated, adding depth to the vocabulary of surprise and unpredictability.

See also: suspect, suspected, suspectly, suspicion, unsuspecting.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,125, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.