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Meaning of Unexpected
The primary meaning of the word "Unexpected" is something that happens or is discovered without prior warning or anticipation.
Definitions
- Not anticipated or predicted, surprising, or astonishing
- * Not planned or prepared for, sudden, or unplanned
- * Not typical or normal, unusual, or abnormal
Etymology of Unexpected
The word "Unexpected" originates from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "expected" which comes from the Old French "expecter" meaning "to await" or "to look forward to"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe events or situations that were not anticipated or predicted
Example Uses
- The unexpected arrival of guests caught us off guard
- * The unexpected turn of events changed the course of the story
- * The unexpected news of her resignation shocked everyone
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
expected
anticipated
predicted
planned
intentional
deliberate
purposeful
ordinary
normal
typical
usual
customary
routine
foreseeable
probable
likely
certain
inevitable
destined
ordained