the unexpected

noun

: things that happen unexpectedly

Drivers must always be prepared to deal with the unexpected.

Examples of the unexpected in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With flourishes such as spherical, yellow-light lamps and a giraffe print sourced from artisans around the globe, the space exudes an eclectic warmth, balancing elegance with a touch of the unexpected. —Sam Falb, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025

The film portrays the coming-of-age journey of 20-year-old Jone who experiences her first love amid the unexpected acceleration of her father’s Parkinson’s disease. —Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025

And Crypto Price Sell-Off Netflix’s Best New Crime Show Grabs A Perfect 100% Critic Score A holistic financial approach—one that regularly reviews and adjusts to external and internal changes—helps to ensure clients can weather the unexpected. —Aleksandar Jakovljevic, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025

This week, a tale of two lunar landers demonstrates why scientists and engineers always expect the unexpected in the saga of space exploration. —Ashley Strickland, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for the unexpected

• interconnected
• affected
• bisected
• collected
• connected
• corrected
• defected
• deflected
• dejected
• detected
• directed
• dissected