unexpectedly

American  

[uhn-ik-spek-tid-lee] / ˌʌn ɪkˈspɛk tɪd li /

adverb

1. in a way that is surprising or unforeseen.

   One of her friends passed away unexpectedly this week.

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Etymology

Origin of unexpectedly

unexpected ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Hundreds of Indian professionals who traveled home this month to renew their U.S. work visas have found themselves unexpectedly stranded, after U.S. consulates abruptly canceled and rescheduled H‑1B interview appointments amid expanded vetting procedures.

From Salon

This contradicted the national picture, where the Office of National Statistics said retail sales fell unexpectedly in November.

From BBC

Eurozone consumer sentiment unexpectedly weakened in December despite cooling inflation and economic resilience against tariffs, a monthly indicator showed Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although there were still boundaries I maintained given the circumstances, our connection felt unexpectedly effortless.

From Los Angeles Times

Separately, the ONS reported retail sales had fallen unexpectedly in November as Black Friday failed to boost spending.

From BBC

Related Words

• quickly
• suddenly
• unusually