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unsurprised

British  
/ ˌʌnsəˈpraɪzd /

adjective

  1. not feeling amazement or wonder

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The Atlantic’s Shane Harris was among the unsurprised.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

Zakia Adeli, the former deputy minister of justice prior to the Taliban's return and one of the authors who has found their books on the banned list, was unsurprised by the move.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

Readers will be unsurprised to learn that the answer is thuddingly stupid.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2025

Thrilled but unsurprised by his star pupil’s ascent, Holtry knows Matlock isn’t different just because of his on-field exploits.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2024

She walked nearer to them, gripping a cane made of wood and seeming unsurprised by the sudden visitors.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry

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