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Meaning of unexpected in English

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    unexpected

    Definitions

    1. not foreseen

    Examples

    • « unsuspected difficulties arose »
    • « unsuspected turnings in the road »

    Synonyms

    • unsuspected
  2. 2. made necessary by an unexpected situation or emergency

    Examples

    • « a forced landing »

    Synonyms

    • unscheduled
  3. 3. causing surprise or amazement by not being expected

    Examples

    • « the curtains opened to reveal a completely unexpected scene »

    Synonyms

    • surprising
  4. 4. not planned

    Examples

    • « an unexpected pregnancy »

    Synonyms

    • unplanned
  5. 5. happening or coming quickly and without warning

    Examples

    • « a sudden unexpected development »

    Synonyms

    • sudden
  6. Qualitative Adjective

    unexpected

    Definitions

    1. not expected or anticipated

    Examples

    • « unexpected guests »
    • « unexpected news »

    Synonyms

    • unannounced
    • unheralded
    • unpredicted
    • unanticipated
    • unforeseen
    • unlooked-for
    • out of the blue(p)
    • unhoped
    • unhoped-for
    • unthought
    • unthought-of
    • unprovided for(p)
    • upset(a)

    Antonyms

    • expected

See also

  • surprising

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