unexpectedly

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Unexpectedly Definition & Meaning

1. Without warning or anticipation.

Example: She unexpectedly showed up at my door.

2. In a surprising manner.

Example: The movie's ending was unexpectedly heartwarming.

3. In a way that is not predicted or foreseen.

Example: The weather unexpectedly turned cold and rainy.

4. In a manner that is contrary to what is expected.

Example: The usually quiet child unexpectedly spoke up in class.

5. Suddenly and without prior knowledge or preparation.

Example: The fire alarm unexpectedly went off in the middle of the night.

Examples of the word unexpectedly used in sentences.

  • The movie ended unexpectedly, leaving the audience in shock.
  • I won the contest unexpectedly and was very happy.
  • I woke up late unexpectedly and missed my bus.
  • The weather turned unexpectedly cold, so I had to grab a coat before leaving the house.
  • I unexpectedly ran into my old friend at the grocery store.
  • Unexpectedly, the concert tickets sold out within minutes of being released.
  • She unexpectedly found her lost keys in her pocket.
  • The weather changed unexpectedly and we had to cancel our picnic.
  • I unexpectedly ran into an old friend from high school at the grocery store.
  • I unexpectedly received a promotion at work.
  • The weather took a turn for the worse unexpectedly, and we had to cancel our picnic plans.
  • I unexpectedly passed my driving test on the first attempt.
  • The movie I watched last night unexpectedly turned out to be much better than I thought it would be.
  • My sister unexpectedly showed up at my doorstep with a surprise birthday cake.
  • The restaurant unexpectedly ran out of vegetarian options, much to my disappointment.
  • He was unexpectedly promoted to a higher position in the company after only a year of work.
  • The company's profits plummeted unexpectedly due to a global economic downturn.
  • The weather unexpectedly turned stormy, forcing the outdoor wedding to be moved indoors at the last minute.
  • The sudden gust of wind unexpectedly blew her hat off her head and down the street.
  • After years of living alone, she unexpectedly found love during a trip to Paris.
  • She received an unexpectedly large bonus this month.
  • I unexpectedly bumped into my ex-boyfriend at the grocery store yesterday.
  • Unexpectedly, the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
  • Unexpectedly, the restaurant we went to for dinner had a vegan menu.
  • The weather unexpectedly turned sunny after a whole week of rain.
  • While driving home, I unexpectedly encountered a heavy traffic jam, which delayed my arrival by an hour.
  • During the hike, we unexpectedly stumbled upon a hidden waterfall, which turned out to be a breathtaking sight.
  • My colleague unexpectedly resigned from her high-paying job to start her own business, which surprised us all.
  • As the performance began, a sudden gust of wind unexpectedly blew off the singer's hat.
  • Unexpectedly, the renowned scientist had to retract his latest research findings due to a glaring error.
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