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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:

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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