Get to know Unexpectedly better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning and synonyms like accidentally or circumstantially.
Unexpectedly in a sentence
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Unexpectedly meaning
In an unexpected manner.
Synonyms of Unexpectedly
Using Unexpectedly
- The main meaning on this page is: In an unexpected manner.
- Useful related words include: by chance, accidentally, circumstantially, deliberately.
- In the example corpus, unexpectedly often appears in combinations such as: died unexpectedly, away unexpectedly, unexpectedly on.
Context around Unexpectedly
- Average sentence length in these examples: 26.2 words
- Position in the sentence: 11 start, 4 middle, 5 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Unexpectedly
- In this selection, "unexpectedly" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 26.2 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, died, region, fried, discovered, near and passed stand out and add context to how "unexpectedly" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include after being unexpectedly kissed by and and the unexpectedly massive box. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "unexpectedly" sits close to words such as copyright, tenth and vocals, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with unexpectedly
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
A vital account that is unexpectedly uplifting. (7 words)
Bret died unexpectedly in December at the age of 52. (10 words)
But when award season comes around Harlow is unexpectedly upstaged by John. (12 words)
Analysts say Boeing was stung when Airbus unexpectedly sold its A350 wide-body jet to JAL 10 years ago in the wake of a crisis over battery problems on the competing Boeing 787, for which Japan is both a major supplier and customer. (43 words)
Britain's economy unexpectedly eked out some modest growth in November after a boost from World Cup drinkers and video game sales, reducing the chance that it has already slipped into recession, despite a gloomy broader picture for 2023. (39 words)
But those aspirations came to an end rather unexpectedly last week when Lares and his 34-year-old passenger and co-worker at Grimmway Farms were involved in a violent accident at South Vineland Road and Muller Road. (38 words)
Example sentences (20)
A detection dog has unexpectedly discovered a new population of rare native rodents in Melbourne's outer east.
A Fortnite player died unexpectedly near Fatal Fields due to a glitch, despite having full health and shield.
After 18 years with Shell Oil and working throughout Southeast Asia, Tony was asked to take an assignment in Southern California after the person in charge of military fuel distribution in the Southwest Region unexpectedly passed away.
After a fraught production finally hit theaters and capped its unexpectedly lucrative run with nearly $138 million on a $6 million budget.
After the November collapse of FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange he founded in 2019, Bankman-Fried unexpectedly gave a series of interviews intended to present his version of events.
Analysts say Boeing was stung when Airbus unexpectedly sold its A350 wide-body jet to JAL 10 years ago in the wake of a crisis over battery problems on the competing Boeing 787, for which Japan is both a major supplier and customer.
And if you don’t yet have an emergency fund, take stock of what your barebones budget looks like and consider your options if you lose your job unexpectedly or face another financial emergency.
As they spend more time together, their bond strengthens, although, Benji initially pulls away after being unexpectedly kissed by Victor.
Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell, who had been a priest and then a bishop during his 45 years with the church, died “unexpectedly,” José H. Gomez, the archbishop of Los Angeles, said in a statement.
A vital account that is unexpectedly uplifting.
Between Mission: Impossible - Fallout and the unexpectedly massive box office performance of the 61-year-old superstar is enjoying a well-deserved career renaissance after a period of lukewarm reception among audiences.
Bret died unexpectedly in December at the age of 52.
Brian "Brizz" Gillis, who had been a co-founding member of the '90s boy band LFO, died Wednesday unexpectedly.
Britain's economy unexpectedly eked out some modest growth in November after a boost from World Cup drinkers and video game sales, reducing the chance that it has already slipped into recession, despite a gloomy broader picture for 2023.
But after the team unexpectedly broke out of that rebuild with an 83-79 record in 2022, there were expectations the Orioles would be far more aggressive in seeking major league upgrades.
But the camp employees ultimately find themselves unexpectedly entwined in a series of visceral events that may or may not be related to the ritual in which they previously partook.
But those aspirations came to an end rather unexpectedly last week when Lares and his 34-year-old passenger and co-worker at Grimmway Farms were involved in a violent accident at South Vineland Road and Muller Road.
But when award season comes around Harlow is unexpectedly upstaged by John.
But when that phone unexpectedly rings, he quickly finds himself caught up in a deadly conspiracy, unsure of who to trust and fighting just to stay alive.
But when the Forest Service unexpectedly closes a property, or a heat wave imperils customer safety, there’s not much he can do.
Common combinations with unexpectedly
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- died unexpectedly 12×
- away unexpectedly 12×
- unexpectedly on 12×
- and unexpectedly 10×
- unexpectedly and 7×
- unexpectedly in 5×
- he unexpectedly 5×
- is unexpectedly 4×
- was unexpectedly 4×
- unexpectedly the 4×