unexpected

[ uhn-ik-spek-tid ]
/ ˌʌn ɪkˈspɛk tɪd /
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adjective

not expected; unforeseen; surprising: an unexpected pleasure; an unexpected development.

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Origin of unexpected

First recorded in 1580–90; un-1 + expect + -ed2

synonym study for unexpected

See sudden.

OTHER WORDS FROM unexpected

un·ex·pect·ed·ly, adverbun·ex·pect·ed·ness, noun

Words nearby unexpected

unexampled, unexceptionable, unexceptional, unexcited, unexciting, unexpected, unexpendable, unexperienced, unexplained, unexploited, unexplored
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Words related to unexpected

startling, accidental, unforeseen, wonderful, amazing, astonishing, unpredictable, stunning, sudden, abrupt, fortuitous, swift, unanticipated, chance, impetuous, impulsive, instantaneous, out of the blue, payback, prodigious

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British Dictionary definitions for unexpected

unexpected
/ (ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd) /

adjective

surprising or unforeseen

Derived forms of unexpected

unexpectedly, adverbunexpectedness, noun
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