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unexpected

adjective un·ex·pect·ed \ˌən-ik-ˈspek-təd\

: not expected

Full Definition of UNEXPECTED

: not expected : unforeseen

— un·ex·pect·ed·ly adverb

— un·ex·pect·ed·ness noun

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First Known Use of UNEXPECTED

circa 1586

Related to UNEXPECTED

Synonyms: abrupt, sudden, unanticipated, unforeseen, unlooked-for

Antonyms: anticipated, expected, foreseen

Rhymes with UNEXPECTED

disaffected, disconnected, fuel-injected, recollected, self-affected, self-collected, self-elected, unaffected, undirected, unprotected, unselected

UNEXPECTED Defined for Kids

unexpected

adjective un·ex·pect·ed \ˌən-ik-ˈspek-təd\

Definition of UNEXPECTED for Kids

: not expected : unforeseen <an unexpected visit>

— un·ex·pect·ed·ly adverb

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