Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unexpected

adjective
/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/
Definition
not anticipated or foreseen
Examples
  • The unexpected thunderstorm caught everyone off guard.
  • She received an unexpected gift for her birthday.
  • His unexpected resignation shocked the entire team.
Meaning
Something that happens suddenly and is not predicted or planned.
Synonyms
  • unforeseen
  • surprising
  • unanticipated
  • out of the blue
  • improbable