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unexpected

[ uhn-ik-spek-tid ]

adjective

  1. not expected; unforeseen; surprising:

    an unexpected pleasure;

    an unexpected development.



unexpected

/ ˌʌɪˈɛɪ /

adjective

  1. surprising or unforeseen
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Derived Forms

  • ˌܲԱˈ𳦳ٱ, adverb
  • ˌܲԱˈ𳦳ٱԱ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܲ··𳦳·· adverb
  • ܲ··𳦳··Ա noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of unexpected1

First recorded in 1580–90; un- 1 + expect + -ed 2
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Synonym Study

See sudden.
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Example Sentences

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County and city are saddled with billions in unexpected costs.

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One of the most unexpected results of these new polls is the fact that Trump is underwater on every issue now, even his supposed strong suits, immigration and the economy.

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“Lack of basic needs, food insecurity and unexpected financial shocks create barriers for students that often push them out of education,” said Amy Castro, the center’s co-founder and faculty director.

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Armenia's tech ecosystem received an unexpected boost in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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While Trump's directive seems to have support from a narrow majority of voters, some of the unexpected consequences have raised eyebrows.

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