unexpected
Americanadjective
adjective
Related Words
See sudden.
Other Word Forms
- unexpectedly adverb
- unexpectedness noun
Etymology
Origin of unexpected
Example Sentences
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New research from The University of Texas at El Paso suggests that habit may come with an unexpected downside.
From Science Daily
The breakthrough traces back to an unexpected moment during a neurobiology course at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Massachusetts.
From Science Daily
Each week, Cudi will sit down with a mix of unexpected guests for wide-ranging, playful conversations that uncover new sides of both his guests and himself.
From Los Angeles Times
“It keeps markets in a constant state of anticipation, as any unexpected deviation, whether toward a deeper slowdown or higher inflation, could significantly alter monetary policy expectations,” he says.
From MarketWatch
Given the close familial bond Hirsch and Jackson establish in the first two episodes it’s doubtful that any unexpected revelations about her relationship with Michael will come out in that hour.
From Salon
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