unsurprisingly — In 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/
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.
In a way that is not surprising; as would be expected given the circumstances.
Unsurprisingly, his disguise leads to his demise!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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'.
Breakdown
un- (not/negative prefix) + surprise (from Old French 'to overtake unexpectedly') + -ing (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“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.”
“The traffic was unsurprisingly heavy during rush hour.”
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