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unsurprisinglyIn a way that is not surprising; as would be expected given the circumstances.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: In a way that is not surprising; as would be expected given the circumstances.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌʌnsərˈpraɪzɪŋli/

Korean meaning: 놀랍지 않게, 예상대로

Korean pronunciation: 언-서-프라이-징-리 (강세: 프라이)

Example Sentences

  • Unsurprisingly, the pizza disappeared within five minutes at the college party.
  • The movie was unsurprisingly boring, just like the previous sequels.
  • Unsurprisingly, my cat ignored the expensive toy and played with the cardboard box instead.

unsurprisingly

ADVERB

//ˌʌnsərˈpraɪzɪŋli//

In a way that is not surprising; as would be expected given the circumstances.

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💡 Concept

In a way that is not surprising; as would be expected given the circumstances.

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🎵 Rhyme

Unsurprisingly, his disguise leads to his demise!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌʌnsərˈpraɪzɪŋli/

🌳Etymology

Prefixun--
Rootsurprise
Suffix--ingly

Origin

From the negative prefix 'un-' combined with 'surprising' plus the adverb suffix '-ly'. The root 'surprise' comes from Old French 'surprendre' meaning 'to overtake or seize unexpectedly'.

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🎵Rhyme

increasinglydecreasinglypleasingly

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

Unsurprisingly, the pizza disappeared within five minutes at the college party.

The movie was unsurprisingly boring, just like the previous sequels.

😄 Fun example

Unsurprisingly, my cat ignored the expensive toy and played with the cardboard box instead.

The traffic was unsurprisingly heavy during rush hour.

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📚Related Words

Antonyms

surprisinglyunexpectedly