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unexpected
adjective
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How to pronounce unexpected:

Definition of unexpected:

unexpected (adjective):
not expected unforeseen
surprising or unforeseen
not expected or anticipated.

Synonyms for unexpected:

astonishingabruptchanceunannouncedunthoughtaccidentalsuddenupsetunpredictablestartling
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Antonyms for unexpected:

envisionedprearrangedcomingorganiseddecidedcontemplateddevisedmethodicalnormalsure
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