rather unexpected

Frequency: 7.215.2 per million words

Indicates a moderate or significant degree of surprise.

unexpectedADVERB + unexpected

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rather

Examples (10)

  • It happened in rather unexpected circumstances.
  • The news of his resignation was rather unexpected.
  • We received a rather unexpected bill this morning.
  • The film had a rather unexpected ending.
  • Her reaction to the proposal was rather unexpected.
  • The team's victory was rather unexpected given their previous form.
  • I found myself in a rather unexpected situation.
  • The warmth of their welcome was rather unexpected.
  • This is a rather unexpected pleasure to see you here.
  • The results of the experiment were rather unexpected.