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unexpected

English → English

adj//ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd//

(event) Surprising: happening without warning or not being anticipated in advance

The team’s victory was unexpected because they were ranked last in the league.

(English) The team’s victory was unexpected because they were ranked last in the league.

A sudden, unexpected thunderstorm cancelled the outdoor wedding ceremony.

(English) A sudden, unexpected thunderstorm cancelled the outdoor wedding ceremony.

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