Unsurprising is an English word with synonyms like expected or surprising. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Unsurprising in a sentence
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Unsurprising meaning
Not surprising; expected.
Synonyms of Unsurprising
Using Unsurprising
- The main meaning on this page is: Not surprising; expected.
- Useful related words include: expected, unstartling, surprising.
- In the example corpus, unsurprising often appears in combinations such as: unsurprising that, is unsurprising, it unsurprising.
Context around Unsurprising
- Average sentence length in these examples: 29.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 7 middle, 8 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Unsurprising
- In this selection, "unsurprising" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 29.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, perhaps, distinctly, entirely, convergence, due and low stand out and add context to how "unsurprising" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a distinctly unsurprising convergence and but is unsurprising. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "unsurprising" sits close to words such as aliyu, assigning and awakened, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with unsurprising
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
He told the Echo the fresh attempts by Three UK were unsurprising. (12 words)
A dive into the policy wasteland of both reveals a distinctly unsurprising convergence. (13 words)
It's extremely one-dimensional — unsurprising for a team that's lost six straight and eight of nine. (18 words)
However, it is entirely unsurprising that he fails his license test as the instructor insists he can't see "It's hilarious that it never occurred to Bubbles that this would be an issue as he simply demands his license like a child asking for candy. (46 words)
It is therefore unsurprising that he did not hesitate to return for more ‘fowl’ play with Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, which he saw as an opportunity to reprise some of his favorite themes from the first film, whilst also serving up something fresh. (45 words)
Andrew Gallagher, Marketing Director at Greene King Local Pubs said: “Our research shows that the average family meal out now costs around £90 – which given the current climate it is unsurprising that families are struggling to justify. (37 words)
Example sentences (20)
A dive into the policy wasteland of both reveals a distinctly unsurprising convergence.
Andrew Gallagher, Marketing Director at Greene King Local Pubs said: “Our research shows that the average family meal out now costs around £90 – which given the current climate it is unsurprising that families are struggling to justify.
Appearing on CNN on Friday after the indictment was unsealed, Mr. Parlatore said of the departure of Mr. Rowley and Mr. Trusty: “Look, it’s surprising, and yet at the same time unsurprising.
As one of the fanciest places to live in London, it is perhaps unsurprising that homes in Chelsea are some of the most expensive in the capital.
Both Madigan’s departure from his earliest elected position, and who will likely take the post, are unsurprising within Chicago’s political landscape.
But it was perhaps fitting, or at the very least unsurprising, that the first steps of the tournament — a scoreless draw on Friday in Melbourne — will leave neither team entirely satisfied.
Donaldson’s absence broadcasts its own political message but given that he walked from the Ulster Unionist Party in 1998 in protest against the Good Friday Agreement, his reluctance to celebrate its anniversary is perhaps unsurprising.
Dr Latifa Patel, chairwoman of the representative body and workforce lead at the British Medical Association, said the rise in resignations is unsurprising due to the difficulty in finding a "healthy work-life balance".
For male part-timers, the carer role reason for having part-time work was unsurprising low at 3.5%.
Gareth Lewis, managing director of property lender MT Finance, said: “The continued decline in house prices is unsurprising as the market remains impacted by rate uncertainty and affordability issues.
Given that it's powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine, it's unsurprising to see it achieved 21.7mpg under Real MPG conditions – an average fuel cost of 31p per mile.
He told the Echo the fresh attempts by Three UK were unsurprising.
Hilary Evans, chief executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK, said the data “paints a stark picture of the scale and impact of dementia across the UK” but is “unsurprising”.
However, it is entirely unsurprising that he fails his license test as the instructor insists he can't see "It's hilarious that it never occurred to Bubbles that this would be an issue as he simply demands his license like a child asking for candy.
However, the minimal CGI used to create its aerial scenes is unsurprising — with Tom Cruise leading the charge, Paramount went all-in on keeping up with the star and producer's penchant for realistic action scenes.
In an unsurprising finale to North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum’s campaign to become the United States’ next President, it was revealed on December 4 that he had officially dropped out of the presidential race.
It is therefore unsurprising that he did not hesitate to return for more ‘fowl’ play with Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, which he saw as an opportunity to reprise some of his favorite themes from the first film, whilst also serving up something fresh.
It's extremely one-dimensional — unsurprising for a team that's lost six straight and eight of nine.
It's perhaps unsurprising that Greenville County came out on top for earmark money, with three dozen items of direct spending totaling more than $121 million.
It’s unsurprising that the openly gay American ambassador to Hungary apparently feels it is his job to his host country.
Common combinations with unsurprising
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- unsurprising that 44×
- is unsurprising 32×
- it unsurprising 18×
- perhaps unsurprising 14×
- was unsurprising 11×
- unsurprising given 11×
- unsurprising as 8×
- unsurprising to 6×
- therefore unsurprising 5×
- unsurprising for 5×