unexpectedly Synonyms

unexpectedly Meaning

Wordnet

unexpectedly (r)

in a way that was not expected

without advance planning

unexpectedly Sentence Examples

  1. The unexpected announcement sent shockwaves through the office.
  2. The hikers stumbled upon an unexpectedly beautiful waterfall during their trek.
  3. The surgery took an unexpectedly long time, leaving the family anxious and worried.
  4. The team's unexpected victory surprised both themselves and their opponents.
  5. The weather forecast predicted rain, but unexpectedly the day turned out to be sunny and warm.
  6. The unexpected discovery of ancient artifacts shed new light on the region's past.
  7. The teacher was unexpectedly called away, leaving the students in a state of confusion.
  8. The restaurant was unexpectedly busy, forcing the staff to work overtime.
  9. The unexpected kindness of a stranger lifted the spirits of a weary traveler.
  10. 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

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sluggishly, tardily,slowly, leisurely, sluggishly, tardily, slowly, leisurely, pokily,obviously

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.