unexpected — not expected or anticipated; surprising
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not expected or anticipated; surprising
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
Example Sentences
- My cat brought me an unexpected 'gift' - a live mouse in my bedroom slipper!
- The unexpected power outage turned our romantic dinner into a candlelight adventure.
- Finding $20 in my old jacket pocket was an unexpected bonus while doing laundry.
unexpected
ADJECTIVE[/ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/]
not expected or anticipated; surprising
An unexpected rainstorm soaks the picnic just as they open the sandwiches.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') combined with 'expected', which comes from Latin 'expectare' meaning 'to await or look out for'. The word emerged in English in the late 16th century.
Breakdown
un- (not) + ex- (out) + pect (to look/perceive) + -ed (adjective form) = unexpected
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat brought me an unexpected 'gift' - a live mouse in my bedroom slipper!”
“The unexpected power outage turned our romantic dinner into a candlelight adventure.”
“Finding $20 in my old jacket pocket was an unexpected bonus while doing laundry.”
“The unexpected plot twist in the movie made everyone in the theater gasp.”
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