unexpectedly
99
2.3
- adverb
- /ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/
:
inesperadamente
- There have been moments, without question, when this has proved to be unexpectedly good news for us.
- suddenly and unexpectedly
- unexpectedly revealed
- unexpectedly discovered
But actually, and perhaps unexpectedly, little boys are daisies.
- But actually, and perhaps unexpectedly, little boys are daisies.
- Then she passed away unexpectedly, which left a huge hole in his heart.
- I had met the previous Abbot who had died unexpectedly.
- And so my best friend lost his wife unexpectedly.
- I had met the previous Abbott who had died unexpectedly.
- You won't believe the skies, but the sun has unexpectedly come out.
- And I had just so many like unexpectedly awful experiences of just not being listened to.
- And dare I say, unexpectedly controversial.
- So she loses and Trump wins unexpectedly.
Examples
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How many times did you drop in on her unexpectedly when she lived here?
Fiction book (1991) -
Then she passed away unexpectedly, which left a huge hole in his heart.
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Things have a way of happening so suddenly, unexpectedly.
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Twice since she had begun that search, she had found herself unexpectedly terrified.
Fiction book (1992) -
My wife, Carol, was unexpectedly hospitalized in Sydney, Australia while on a cruise in February 2008.
Academic text (2008) -
"Well," spoke the girl unexpectedly, her large dark eyes shining brightly in the surrounding darkness.
Fiction book (1991) -
He unexpectedly received a promotion at work, leaving him thrilled and surprised.
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The storm hit unexpectedly, catching everyone off guard and causing travel disruptions.
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She unexpectedly arrived at the party, bringing joy and excitement to all the guests.
Synonyms
987
2.7
Very quickly and without warning
272
2.5
In a way that people do not expect
170
4.2
Happening suddenly without any warning
145
3.3
In a sudden way that gives no warning
95
3.4
Something happens suddenly and without warning
3
4.4
Says that something is not expected but is true
1
7.9
In a way that is the opposite of what you expect
1
7.2
Happens suddenly without you expecting it
1
8.0
In a way that is not expected
In a way people do not expect
In a way that no one could see coming
Antonyms
How Unexpected
38
4.8
21
4.0
145
3.3
∞
1.0
99
2.3
272
2.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
unexpectedly = unexpected (transparent) = un + expect + ed + ly
The adverb is formed by adding '-ly' to the adjective 'unexpected', following standard English rules.
Etymology
Unexpectedly comes from the parts un- 'not', expect 'to think something will happen', and -ly which makes it describe how something happens. So, it means 'not as you expected' or 'without warning', which is why we use it when something surprises you.