unexpectedly
[ uhn-ik-spek-tid-lee ]
/ ˌʌn ɪkˈspɛk tɪd li /
Save This Word!
adverb
in a way that is surprising or unforeseen:One of her friends passed away unexpectedly this week.
QUIZ
WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?
Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck!
Question 1 of 7
Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.
Origin of unexpectedly
Words nearby unexpectedly
unexceptionable, unexceptional, unexcited, unexciting, unexpected, unexpectedly, unexpendable, unexperienced, unexplained, unexploited, unexplored
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023