surprisingly
adverb
in a way that causes a feeling of wonder or astonishment.
unsurprisingly
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a word derived from
surprisingly.
Example Sentences
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Omar says she no longer has her birth certificate, and records with the Somali government are unsurprisingly unavailable, given the country’s decades of internal turmoil.
From Slate ● Oct. 13, 2026
Muse was, unsurprisingly, adept at perusing Facebook Marketplace.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
The 49ers unsurprisingly held and promptly drove 99 yards to score on a 15-yard pass from Brock Purdy to Deebo Samuel between three confused defenders to clinch it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Ospreay, unsurprisingly, says it'll be an unforgettable night.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Ocean was, unsurprisingly, curious about the whole thing.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
