Unexpected means: Not expected, anticipated or foreseen. Related words include expected or surprising. Below you'll find 20 example sentences showing how to use Unexpected in practice.

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Unexpected meaning

Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

Synonyms of Unexpected

unforeseen expected surprising upset unprovided for unthought-of unthought unhoped-for unhoped unlooked-for unanticipated unpredicted unheralded unannounced forced

Example sentences (20)

Al Roker looked astounded beyond belief, staring directly at the camera in bewilderment at the unexpected anecdote.

But one of the most unexpected and already-beloved episodes of the series came as a surprise to fans of the game.

And given that this is a noir film, you can be sure that there are a few unexpected developments along the way.

A phenomenon known as sudden, unexpected death in epilepsy kills an estimated 1 in 1000 people with epilepsy each year.

Batman's sacred Batcave has been stolen by an unexpected villain, Vandal Savage, adding to his recent string of losses.

Before the show, she spoke with on the red carpet about what she’s learned from her very public and unexpected journey.

A personal assistant job interview took an unexpected turn when the interviewer was found wearing only boxers.

But her physical recovery can never take away from the mental anguish of that entirely unprovoked and unexpected attack.

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But in an unexpected development, defence counsel informed the three-judge panel that the challenge was being withdrawn.

But there were also programs like "Xena: Warrior Princess" and "Baywatch" that became unexpected models of memorable TV.

A fundraising appeal has been launched to help the family pay for Chloe's funeral after the unexpected death.

Catherine Gray's The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober helped her understand the impact of alcohol on the body.

As Texans suffer record-breaking heat, many are staying cool thanks to an unexpected savior: solar energy.

At the same time, the hospitals' standardized mortality ratio — a measure of the rate of unexpected deaths — has stabilized.

But dealing with sudden, violent and unexpected deaths comes with its own complications around grieving.

But the Mavs made a point of keeping him out of the Kyrie Irving trade and he just used an unexpected opportunity to show why.

Amidst the festive charm of quaint small towns, the female characters stumbled upon unexpected romance.

Although live television is risky and difficult, it can also provide the kind of unexpected moments where pop and hip-hop thrive.

A new leak from Genshin Impact is teasing details about future expansions, including an unexpected new addition to the game's map.

Complex cases can present unexpected challenges and situations that require immediate attention and expert problem-solving skills.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "unexpected" in a sentence?
An example: "Al Roker looked astounded beyond belief, staring directly at the camera in bewilderment at the unexpected anecdote." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "unexpected" from real English texts.
What does "unexpected" mean?
Unexpected means: Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.
What are synonyms of "unexpected"?
Common synonyms of "unexpected" include: unforeseen, expected, surprising, upset, unprovided for, unthought-of, unthought, unhoped-for. Plus 7 more synonyms.
How many example sentences with "unexpected" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "unexpected", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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