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surprising

English → English

adj//sərˈpraɪzɪŋ//

(quality) Causing wonder or astonishment; unexpected

It was quite surprising that the underdog team managed to win the championship game.

(English) It was quite surprising that the underdog team managed to win the championship game.

The scientific study yielded some surprising results that contradicted previous theories.

(English) The scientific study yielded some surprising results that contradicted previous theories.

Entry ID: en:en:surprising · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary