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Unexpected Definition & Meaning

1. Not anticipated or foreseen; surprising.

Example: The sudden rainstorm was unexpected and caught us off guard.

2. Contrary to what was expected or predicted.

Example: The unexpected victory of the underdog team shocked everyone.

3. Occurring without warning or preparation.

Example: The unexpected power outage left the entire city in darkness.

4. Unusual or out of the ordinary.

Example: The unexpected twist in the plot of the movie kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

5. Not in accordance with established norms or conventions.

Example: The unexpected behavior of the usually reserved professor raised some eyebrows.

Examples of the word unexpected used in sentences.

  • It was an unexpected surprise to find my lost phone in my bag.
  • I received an unexpected gift from my friend on my birthday.
  • Yesterday, I had an unexpected visitor at my house.
  • The sudden rainstorm was unexpected and ruined our picnic plans.
  • The unexpected announcement of the school closure disappointed many students.
  • The film had an unexpected ending which left everyone surprised.
  • The party was cancelled due to unexpected circumstances.
  • I had an unexpected encounter with my childhood sweetheart at the supermarket.
  • I received an unexpected gift from my friend yesterday.
  • The sudden rainstorm was an unexpected surprise during my picnic.
  • The sudden rainstorm was unexpected, but it brought much-needed relief to the dry summer heat.
  • The unexpected news of her promotion came as a pleasant surprise to her colleagues.
  • The plot twist in the movie's ending was completely unexpected and left me shocked.
  • My boss’s unexpected absence from the meeting created chaos and confusion among the team.
  • I had an unexpected encounter with an old friend while grocery shopping today.
  • The sudden rain shower caught us off guard and was definitely an unexpected surprise during our afternoon walk.
  • Winning the lottery was an unexpected turn of events that changed his life forever.
  • Walking into the kitchen and finding a cake waiting for me was an unexpected gesture of kindness from my roommate.
  • The unexpected resignation of the CEO left the company in disarray and caused stock prices to plummet.
  • The unexpected delay in our flight caused us to miss our connecting flight and we were stranded in the airport for six hours.
  • An unexpected encounter with an old friend made my day and brought back many fond memories.
  • The twist at the end of the movie's plot was completely unexpected and left the audience stunned.
  • The sudden and unexpected illness of one of our coworkers disrupted our work schedule for the week.
  • Getting a promotion was an unexpected surprise, but I am thrilled about it.
  • The unexpected arrival of the storm ruined our weekend camping trip.
  • As an experienced traveler, I've learned to anticipate the unexpected, but nothing could have prepared me for the astonishing beauty of the Northern Lights.
  • The sudden downpour caught us all off guard, and we were forced to take shelter until the unexpected storm passed.
  • Walking home from work, I received an unexpected phone call from an old friend whom I hadn't heard from in years.
  • The unexpected death of my grandmother hit me harder than I could have ever imagined, and I still struggle to come to terms with my loss.
  • Despite our careful planning, the results of the experiment were entirely unexpected, leaving us with more questions than answers.
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