unexpected
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
unexpected means: Happening without anyone thinking it would happen.
adjective
NOT EXPECTEDB1
Happening without anyone thinking it would happen.
- We had an unexpected visitor.
- The trip ended with an unexpected delay.
- Her unexpected success surprised everyone.
Questions about unexpected
What does unexpected mean?
Happening without anyone thinking it would happen.
What is unexpected in other languages?
Türkçe: beklenmedik · Español: inesperado · Français: inattendu · Deutsch: unerwartet · Italiano: inaspettato · 日本語: 思いがけない
How do you pronounce unexpected?
It is pronounced /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/.
How do you use unexpected in a sentence?
We had an unexpected visitor. The trip ended with an unexpected delay.
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