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unexpected

Pronunciation: [ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd]

Word

Learn how to use unexpected in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “surprise”

(adjective) something that happens suddenly and you didn't see it coming. When you expect something to happen, but it doesn’t, that’s unexpected.

Example

The surprise party for Sarah was unexpected and made her very happy.

Example

It was not unexpected that it rained today; the forecast had warned us.

Example

What unexpected things have happened at school this week?

How to pronounce unexpected

Pronunciation: [ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd]

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