unexpected

adjective11 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.8
most unexpected8.5

Emphasizes the highest degree of being unexpected.

very unexpected8.4

Emphasizes a high degree of being unexpected.

completely unexpected8.2

Means entirely or totally unexpected, without any prior sign.

totally unexpected8.1

Similar to 'completely', emphasizes the absolute nature of the surprise.

quite unexpected7.8

Means fairly or to a significant degree unexpected.

wholly unexpected7.5

A more formal way to say 'completely' or 'entirely' unexpected.

rather unexpected7.2

Indicates a moderate or significant degree of surprise.

somewhat unexpected7.1

Indicates a mild or moderate degree of surprise.

not entirely unexpected7.0

Indicates that something was somewhat expected, not a complete surprise.

a little unexpected6.8

Indicates a small degree of surprise.

be unexpected8.0

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