unexpected
The word “unexpected” has 4 syllables: un-ex-pect-ed
It's pronounced as /ˌʌn.ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for unexpected?
In the thesaurus, “unexpected” has 11 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for unexpected along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for unexpected
- abrupt
- improbable
- startling
- sudden
- surprising
- unanticipated
- unforeseen
- unintended
- unlikely
- unlooked-for
- unplanned
Antonyms for unexpected
- anticipated
- expected
- foreseen
- predicted
- prophesied
- unsurprising
Meanings of unexpected
- adjective
- Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.
Example Sentences
- The guests arrived at the party unexpected and surprised everyone.
- We had an unexpected delay because of heavy traffic.
- Her success in the competition was quite unexpected.
- The unexpected rain forced us to cancel the outdoor event.
- Finding the lost wallet was an unexpected stroke of luck.
On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to unexpected, such as: abrupt, anticipated, expected, foreseen, improbable, predicted, prophesied.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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early
- a bit previous
- aboriginal
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napping
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