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Meaning of unexpectedly
unexpectedly (r)
in a way that was not expected
without advance planning
unexpectedly Sentence Examples
- The unexpected announcement sent shockwaves through the office.
- The hikers stumbled upon an unexpectedly beautiful waterfall during their trek.
- The surgery took an unexpectedly long time, leaving the family anxious and worried.
- The team's unexpected victory surprised both themselves and their opponents.
- The weather forecast predicted rain, but unexpectedly the day turned out to be sunny and warm.
- The unexpected discovery of ancient artifacts shed new light on the region's past.
- The teacher was unexpectedly called away, leaving the students in a state of confusion.
- The restaurant was unexpectedly busy, forcing the staff to work overtime.
- The unexpected kindness of a stranger lifted the spirits of a weary traveler.
- The unexpected turn of events forced them to reconsider their plans.
FAQs About the word unexpectedly
in a way that was not expected, without advance planning
suddenly, unaware, all of a sudden,abruptly, aback, unawares, off base, amazingly, astoundingly, short
leisurely, tardily, sluggishly, leisurely, sluggishly, slowly, tardily,slowly, pokily, laggardly
The unexpected announcement sent shockwaves through the office.
The hikers stumbled upon an unexpectedly beautiful waterfall during their trek.
The surgery took an unexpectedly long time, leaving the family anxious and worried.
The team's unexpected victory surprised both themselves and their opponents.