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unexpected
adjective un·ex·pect·ed \ˌən-ik-ˈspek-təd\
: not expected
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First Known Use of UNEXPECTED
circa 1586
Related to UNEXPECTED
- Synonyms
- abrupt, sudden, unanticipated, unforeseen, unlooked-for
- Antonyms
- anticipated, expected, foreseen
Rhymes with UNEXPECTED
UNEXPECTED Defined for Kids
unexpected
adjective un·ex·pect·ed \ˌən-ik-ˈspek-təd\
Definition of UNEXPECTED for Kids
: not expected : unforeseen <an unexpected visit>
— un·ex·pect·ed·ly adverb
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