unsurprising — Not causing surprise; expected or predictable based on circumstances or previous knowledge.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not causing surprise; expected or predictable based on circumstances or previous knowledge.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnsərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 놀랍지 않은, 예상 가능한
Korean pronunciation: 언-서-프라이-징 (강세: 프라이)
Example Sentences
- It's unsurprising that cats sleep 16 hours a day - they're basically furry potatoes.
- The movie's ending was completely unsurprising to anyone who had watched the trailer.
- His unsurprising choice of pizza (plain cheese, as always) made ordering easy.
unsurprising
ADJECTIVE//ˌʌnsərˈpraɪzɪŋ//
Not causing surprise; expected or predictable based on circumstances or previous knowledge.
Not causing surprise; expected or predictable based on circumstances or previous knowledge.
Unsurprising weather, enterprising advertising!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'surprendre' meaning 'to overtake suddenly,' combined with the negative prefix 'un-'. The French word itself comes from Latin 'super' (over) + 'prendere' (to take).
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“It's unsurprising that cats sleep 16 hours a day - they're basically furry potatoes.”
“The movie's ending was completely unsurprising to anyone who had watched the trailer.”
“His unsurprising choice of pizza (plain cheese, as always) made ordering easy.”
“The research findings were unsurprising to experts in the field.”
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