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Unexpected Unexpectedly Adjective Event Someone's Behaviour Surprises Happen

word unexpected
definition
adjective
If an event or someone's behaviour is unexpected, it surprises you because you did not think that it was likely to happen .
His death was totally unexpected.
He made a brief, unexpected appearance at the office.
Help may also come from some unexpected places.
'Hello,' he said. 'This is an unexpected pleasure.'
Moss had clamped an unexpectedly strong grip on his arm.
The men came out unexpectedly, catching the soldiers off-guard.
inflections unexpectedly
cefr-level B2

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