unexpected
adjective
un·ex·pect·ed
ˌən-ik-ˈspek-təd 
: not expected : unforeseen
unexpectedly
adverb
unexpectedness
noun
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Examples of unexpected in a Sentence
an unexpected turn of events
I'm sad that she's leaving, but it was not unexpected.
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Sandra Salibian, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
Barring a major and unexpected reversal in the polls, Merz of the CDU/CSU is highly likely to be Germany’s new chancellor.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
The work promises to be interactive and unexpected.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
By helping to stabilize grids, utilizing surplus energy, and integrating with renewable sources, this technology is becoming an unexpected and vital part of the energy conversation.
—Susie Violet Ward, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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unexpected
adjective
un·ex·pect·ed
ˌən-ik-ˈspek-təd
: not expected : unforeseen
an unexpected happening
unexpectedly
adverb
unexpectedness
noun
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