B1adjectiveemotionslanguage
US/ˌʌn.ɪkˈspek.tɪd/
UK/ˌʌn.ɪkˈspek.tɪd/
surprising because you did not think it would happen
In context
We got an unexpected visit from my old teacher.
The unexpected news left everyone in the room speechless.
An unexpected delay made us miss the connection.
Words that go with unexpected
adjective + noun
- unexpected resultThe test gave an unexpected result.
- unexpected visitorAn unexpected visitor knocked at midnight.
- unexpected guestWe made room for an unexpected guest.
- unexpected turnThe story took an unexpected turn.
- unexpected deathHis unexpected death shocked the town.
adverb + adjective
- highly unexpectedThe outcome was highly unexpected.