unsurprising

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adjective

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

Example Sentences

“It’s a little thing called state sovereignty, but given the President’s propensity to violate the Constitution, it’s unsurprising that he’s unfamiliar with it.”

From Los Angeles Times

Well put, Mr. President, and unsurprising, given that you once called the Bible your favorite book.

From Los Angeles Times

And when Maggie decides to press charges against Hank and tell her story to the press, the fallout unsurprisingly does not seem great enough.

From Salon

His supporters, unsurprisingly, have been buoyed by both his jokes and his unbowed tone.

From BBC

The paper also noted that women who took acetaminophen while pregnant were, unsurprisingly, more likely to suffer from the kinds of ailments for which the medication is indicated, like fevers or chronic pain.

From Los Angeles Times