Synonyms for unexpected
ˌʌn ɪkˈspɛk tɪdun·ex·pect·ed

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1. unexpectedadjective

   Antonyms:
   expected

2. unexpectedadjective

   Antonyms:
   expected

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1. unexpected

   Synonyms:
   chimerical, contingent, doubtful, improbable, problematical, unlikely

   Antonyms:
   imminent, impending, threatening

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1. unexpected

   Synonyms:
   unforeseen, unlocked for, sudden

   Antonyms:
   expected, provided for, foreseen

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1. unexpectedadjective

   not expected or anticipated

   "unexpected guests"; "unexpected news"

   Antonyms:
   expected, matter-of-course, expectable, anticipated, due(p), awaited(p), hoped-for

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1. unprecedented

   the arrival of the corona virus was unprecedented.

   the arrival of the corona virus was unexpected

   Submitted by anonymous on March 29, 2020  

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1. unexpectedadjective

   Synonyms:
   sudden, abrupt, unanticipated, unlooked for, unthought of

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1. unexpectedadjective

   Synonyms:
   unforeseen, unanticipated, unlooked for

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1. List of paraphrases for "unexpected":

   unforeseen, unanticipated, unintended, sudden, unplanned, unpredictable, unhoped-for, contingencies, unscheduled, surprising, unforeseeable, surprise, unannounced, sudden-onset, short-notice

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1. Glenn Selig:

   The speech from Graham Moore for 'The Imitation Game' was a standout, unexpected, moving moments like that make the Oscars worth watching.

2. Jessie Holtzman-Rich:

   That's a big part of our curriculum, sustainability issues (and) environmental issues, we do that all year, but this was definitely an unexpected invitation. So, we quickly in the last couple days started bringing that into our curriculum a little bit more.

3. Boris Titov:

   This was unexpected but this was okay, we managed, the first session was delayed and they (the Chinese delegation) had already a briefing scheduled.

4. Tarik Jasarevic:

   It is unfortunate but not unexpected. It is normal for people to want Two Ebola patients loved ones to be at home during what could be the last moments of life, we are working with local community leaders, traditional leaders and healers, and religious leaders to better engage with communities so that we understand each other better and can work together in stopping the outbreak.

5. Samuel Johnson:

   Pleasure is very seldom found where it is sought our brightest blazes of gladness are commonly kindled by unexpected sparks.