unsurprising

American  

[uhn-ser-prahyz-ing] / ˌʌn sərˈpraɪz ɪŋ /

adjective

1. not causing or likely to cause surprise; as expected.

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Example Sentences

While many would have been shocked to see a retired teacher posing as a fake admiral at a Remembrance Sunday ceremony, for a secretive group of ex-services personnel it was unsurprising.

From BBC

Considering the success of these elite managers, accessing these funds is, unsurprisingly, not straightforward.

From MarketWatch

Winning is the name of the game in football, so - unsurprisingly - a poor run of results is often the main factor in a manager getting the sack.

From BBC

The US has long been the number one travel destination for Canadians — an unsurprising statistic given the proximity of two countries.

From BBC

“It was sad but unsurprising to see him accepting this as an aboveboard, legitimate, independent inquiry,” said Jason Furman, a former economic adviser to President Barack Obama.

From The Wall Street Journal