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Definition/Meaning

(adjective)

regarded as not likely to happen, and therefore not anticipated or expected;

e.g. His victory was unexpected because his opponent was much stronger.

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Similar Words

Abrupt

Nonrepresentative

Serendipitous

Sudden

Unannounced

Unanticipated

Unforeseeable

Unforeseen

Unlooked-for

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Opposite Words

Anticipated

Around-the-clock

Characteristic

Constant

Frequent

Habitual

Normal

Opportune

Periodic

Periodical

Regular

Repeated

Representative

Seasonable

Standard

Steady

Timely

True

Typical

Unsurprising

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Related Words

Accidental

Accidentally

Amazing

Astonishing

Astounding

Casual

Chance

Early

Fluky

Fortuitous

Fortunate

Heaven-sent

Improbable

Inadvertent

Incidental

Inopportune

Jarring

Jaw-dropping

Lucky

Precocious

Premature

Providential

Shocking

Startling

Stunning

Surprising

Unintended

Unintentional

Unlikely

Unplanned

Unpremeditated

Unseasonable

Untimely

Unwitting

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Quotes

• "Expect the unexpected. and, whenever possible, be the unexpected." -- Lynda Barry

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