surprisingly
adverb
in a way that causes a feeling of wonder or astonishment.
unsurprisingly
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a word derived from
surprisingly.
Example Sentences
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The two sniped, traded personal barbs and, unsurprisingly, focused more on building their own social media brands than getting to the truth.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
His wristwear of choice is unsurprisingly the Apple Watch, which Cook says has helped him lose 30 pounds.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
When most of the characters are shuffled offstage, for instance, Quincy unsurprisingly makes a move on Walter—most unfeminist behavior!—that is, also unsurprisingly, witnessed by Lyssa.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
“The man is a real lover of books, with excellent taste and, unsurprisingly, confidence in his convictions,” Fitzgerald says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Ophie, unsurprisingly, trusted her mama’s advice more than his.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
