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单词 unexpected
释义

unexpected

adjective

un·​ex·​pect·​ed ˌən-ik-ˈspek-təd How to pronounce unexpected (audio)
: not expected : unforeseen
unexpectedly adverb
unexpectedness noun

Synonyms

  • abrupt
  • sudden
  • unanticipated
  • unforeseen
  • unlooked-for
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Example Sentences

an unexpected turn of events I'm sad that she's leaving, but it was not unexpected.
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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unexpected

adjective

un·​ex·​pect·​ed ˌən-ik-ˈspek-təd How to pronounce unexpected (audio)
: not expected : unforeseen
an unexpected visit

unexpected

adjective

as in sudden
not expected the failure of the backup generator was unexpected and a contingency for which we weren't prepared

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • sudden
  • unanticipated
  • unforeseen
  • abrupt
  • unlooked-for
  • startling
  • unplanned
  • surprising
  • improbable
  • unlikely
  • unintended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • anticipated
  • expected
  • foreseen
  • predicted
  • unsurprising
  • prophesied
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