Everyone was surprised by the movie's unexpected ending.
Everyone was surprised by the movie's unexpected ending.
English
unexpected
ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd, ˌʌn.ɪkˈspek.tɪd
Meaning: not expected; surprising
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Example sentences
The news of his departure was completely unexpected.
The news of his departure was completely unexpected.
She was secretly pleased by the unexpected compliment.
She was secretly pleased by the unexpected compliment.
The results of the experiment were wholly unexpected.
The results of the experiment were wholly unexpected.
The team was devastated after their unexpected elimination from the tournament.
The team was devastated after their unexpected elimination from the tournament.
Usage Notes
Used when something happens that you did not anticipate or foresee.
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