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unexpectedly Definition and Meaning in English (unexpectedly definition)

adverb
Synonyms:suddenlyabruptlysurprisingly
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Unexpectedly definition: In a way that was not anticipated or predicted, often causing surprise.

Definitions of Unexpectedly

  1. 1adverb

    In a way that was not anticipated or predicted, often causing surprise.

Example Sentences

“The rain started unexpectedly, catching everyone without an umbrella.”

“He unexpectedly resigned from his position last week.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

expectedlypredictablyforeseenly

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveexpect
nounexpectation
adjectiveunexpected
adverbexpectedly

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Unexpectedly definition: In a way that was not anticipated or predicted, often causing surprise.
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'Unexpectedly' translates to 'unexpectedly' in English. Unexpectedly definition: In a way that was not anticipated or predicted, often causing surprise.
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