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 the data suggest Foundayo is seeing slower adoption than the Wegovy pill, this is unsurprising, J.P.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The shifting promises are unsurprising to colleagues familiar with the brash, quick-tempered Gorka, a gate crasher in Washington’s buttoned-up defense establishment.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

“These verdicts mark an unsurprising breaking point. Negative sentiment toward social media has been building for years, and now it’s finally boiled over,” said Mike Proulx, a director at Forrester, a market research company.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

But underneath the rally was a fundamental valuation mismatch that makes Thursday’s sudden drop unsurprising.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Penelope felt a wave of relief: At last, here was a piece of news that was completely unsurprising.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood