unexpected
not expected or anticipated
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,330 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,442 times across 155,139 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- not expected or anticipated unexpected guestsunexpected news
unexpected in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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What an unexpected sight met his gaze!
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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He studied the windows, picturing Katherine alone, surrounded by the complications of this unexpected tragedy.
The Abandoned Room · Wadsworth Camp · Chapter 1
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It was an unexpected good-fortune for Mme. Favoral, that M. Chapelain should consent to assist her.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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Moreover, Hubertine had found an unexpected aid in the book given by the Society for the Protection of Abandoned Children.
The Dream · Émile Zola · Chapter 1
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The fundamental mistake of the British drama of to-day lies, in my humble opinion, in its perpetual striving after the unexpected.
Punch — Vol. 159, 1920-07-28 · Various · Chapter 1