be unexpected

Frequency: 8.025.5 per million words

Used to describe a state or event that was not anticipated.

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Examples (10)

  • The team's strong performance was unexpected.
  • His sudden resignation was completely unexpected.
  • We received an unexpected guest last night.
  • The results of the experiment were unexpected.
  • She found unexpected support from her colleagues.
  • The unexpected bill caused some financial strain.
  • An unexpected delay at the airport disrupted our travel plans.
  • The news of the merger came as a shock; it was entirely unexpected.
  • Their unexpected victory in the championship was celebrated by all.
  • A surge in demand, unexpected, led to a temporary stock shortage.