unexpected
adjectiveHow many syllables in unexpected?
There are 4 syllables in the word unexpected.How to pronounce unexpected:
Definition of unexpected:
- unexpected (adjective):
- not expected unforeseen
- surprising or unforeseen
- not expected or anticipated.
Synonyms for unexpected:
abrupt
accidental
astonishing
chance
fortuitous
not bargained for
out of the blue
startling
sudden
surprising
unannounced
unanticipated
unforeseen
unheralded
unhoped
unhoped-for
unlooked-for
unpredictable
unpredicted
unprovided for
unthought
upset
Antonyms for unexpected:
advised
aforethought
aimed
anticipated
arranged
awaited
calculated
certain
cold-blooded
coming
conscious
considered
contemplated
contrived
counted on
counted upon
decided
deliberate
designed
designful
devised
done on purpose
due
envisaged
envisioned
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