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The ear tends to be lazy, craves the familiar and is shocked by the unexpected; the eye, on the other hand, tends to be impatient, craves the novel and is bored by repetition.
W. H. Auden

Meaning of "unexpected" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNEXPECTED

unexpected  [ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNEXPECTED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Unexpected is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNEXPECTED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of unexpected in the English dictionary

The definition of unexpected in the dictionary is surprising or unforeseen.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNEXPECTED


affected
əˈfɛktɪd
collected
kəˈlɛktɪd
connected
kəˈnɛktɪd
directed
dɪˈrɛktɪd
disconnected
ˌdɪskəˈnɛktɪd
dissected
dɪˈsɛktɪd
elected
ɪˈlɛktɪd
expected
ɪkˈspɛktɪd
protected
prəˈtɛktɪd
respected
rɪˈspɛktɪd
suspected
səˈspɛktɪd
unaffected
ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd
unconnected
ˌʌnkəˈnɛktɪd
uncorrected
ˌʌnkəˈrɛktɪd
undetected
ˌʌndɪˈtɛktɪd
uninspected
ˌʌnɪnˈspɛktɪd
unprotected
ˌʌnprəˈtɛktɪd
unrespected
ˌʌnrɪˈspɛktɪd
unsuspected
ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪd
write-protected
ˈraɪtprəˌtɛktɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNEXPECTED

unexpanded
unexpectant
unexpectedly
unexpectedness
unexpended
unexpensive
unexpensively
unexperienced
unexperient
unexpiated
unexpired
unexplainable
unexplained
unexploded
unexploited
unexplored
unexposed
unexpressed
unexpressible
unexpressive

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNEXPECTED

complected
disaffected
infected
inflected
invected
misdirected
neglected
noninfected
other-directed
projected
restricted
self-directed
uncollected
undirected
unelected
uninfected
unselected
well-affected
well-connected
well-protected
well-respected

Synonyms and antonyms of unexpected in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «UNEXPECTED»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «unexpected» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of unexpected

Translation of «unexpected» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNEXPECTED

Find out the translation of unexpected to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of unexpected from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unexpected» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

始料未及的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

inesperado
570 millions of speakers

English

unexpected
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अप्रत्याशित
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غَيْرُ مُتَوَقَّع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

неожиданный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

inesperado
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অপ্রত্যাশিত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

inattendu
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak dijangka
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unerwartet
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

予期しない
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

뜻밖의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sing ora dikarepke
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bất ngờ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எதிர்பாராத
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अनपेक्षित
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

beklenmedik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

imprevisto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niespodziewany
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

несподіваний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

neașteptat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απροσδόκητος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onverwagte
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

oväntad
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

uventet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unexpected

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNEXPECTED»

The term «unexpected» is very widely used and occupies the 7.426 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNEXPECTED» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «unexpected» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «unexpected» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about unexpected

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10 QUOTES WITH «UNEXPECTED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word unexpected.
1
Lynn Abbey
There is nothing that compares to an unexpected round of applause.
2
Malin Akerman
I love the Coen brothers. They're so brilliant, and they always surprise you in one way or another. 'A Serious Man' was awesome. I like stuff like that, that kind of throws you for a loop. It takes you on a journey that is unexpected.
3
Alexander Alekhine
I have had to work long and hard to eradicate the dangerous delusion that, in a bad position, I could always, or nearly always, conjure up some unexpected combination to extricate me from my difficulties.
4
W. H. Auden
The ear tends to be lazy, craves the familiar and is shocked by the unexpected; the eye, on the other hand, tends to be impatient, craves the novel and is bored by repetition.
5
Norman Ralph Augustine
One should expect that the expected can be prevented, but the unexpected should have been expected.
6
Felix Baumgartner
I always feel the danger because you might always be subject to an unexpected or emergency event.
7
Alex Berenson
Equity is the cushion that protects financial institutions from unexpected changes in the value of their assets. The greater the leverage, the smaller the losses required to wipe out a company's equity, leaving it without enough money to repay the people who hold its debt.
8
Brad Bird
Well I'm still working on The Incredibles. So I'm going to take a little time off. I've got a couple of tricks up my sleeve. I'm not ready to talk about them yet, but expect the unexpected.
9
Paul D. Boyer
An unexpected benefit of my career in biochemistry has been travel.
10
Julia Cameron
Spirituality can release blocks, lead you to ideas, and make your life artful. Sometimes when we pray for guidance, we're guided in unexpected directions. We may want a lofty answer and we get the intuition to clean our bedroom. It can seem so humble and picky and that you don't necessarily think of it spiritual guidance.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNEXPECTED»

Discover the use of unexpected in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unexpected and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Managing the Unexpected: Resilient Performance in an Age of ...
This latest edition includes valuable new examples and an expanded treatment of the critical concepts of anticipation and containment—and it is filled with useful advice about how to achieve high performance in any setting." —Herman B. ...
Karl E. Weick, Kathleen M. Sutcliffe, 2011
2
Unexpected
Finn, Stace, and Simon didn't expect a perfect welcome upon their arrival in Chalet, and those expectations prove correct.Simon has to deal with the mistrust of most people in the town, and the sabotage attempts from a coworker who never ...
Stephanie Rabig, 2005
3
Tales of the Unexpected
Stories included: Taste, Lamb to Slaughter, Man from the South, Dip in the Pool, Skin, Neck, Nunc Dimittis, The Landlady, William and Mary, The Way up to Heaven, Parsons Pleasures, Mrs Bixby and the Colonel Coat, Royal Jelly, Edward the ...
Roald Dahl, 2004
4
The Ukrainians: Unexpected Nation
In this comprehensive, up-to-date guide to the modern Ukraine, Wilson concentrates on the country's complex relationship to Russia and its path to independence in 1991, including the economic collapse under its first president and the ...
Andrew Wilson, 2002
5
Unexpected Crochet for the Home
Unexpected Crochet for the Home, Lena Maikon showcases the unique qualities of natural and organic yarns in 23 innovative accessories, such as baskets, table décor, a rug, and more.
Lena Maikon, 2010
6
Unexpected: Secret Series
Eight kids' eight secrets, Sally Jenkins is just an average girl, but that all changes when she takes a routine ride on a safe road andit turns deadly.
Grace Simmons, 2012
7
Unexpected
This delicious "USA Today" bestselling novel introduces an unforgettable heroine in Ray Vereker, a female Rambo with quick reflexes, sharp instinct, a hot body, and a bad case of morning sickness.
Lori Foster, 2004
8
Unexpected Places: Relocating Nineteenth-Century African ...
"Unexpected Places: Relocating Nineteenth-Century African American Literature" recovers the work of early African American authors and editors such as Weaver who have been left off maps drawn by historians and literary critics.
Eric Gardner, 2010
9
The Unexpected Universe
A naturalist explores the mystical symbolism of nature as he reflects upon man's evolution and scientific endeavor
Loren C. Eiseley, 1985
10
Unexpected Power: Conflict and Change Among Transnational ...
In the 1990s a series of high-profile anti-sweatshop and fair-trade campaigns shifted the spotlight to labor issues.
Shareen Hertel, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNEXPECTED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unexpected is used in the context of the following news items.
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Tesco ditches 'unexpected item in bagging area' at self-service …
It's the phrase that every shopper hates/dreads (delete as applicable) - "Unexpected item in bagging area!" Now Tesco is ditching it from its self-service tills and ... «BBC News, Jul 15»
2
Review: 'Unexpected,' a Tale of 2 Pregnancies That Unite and Divide
There is barely a false note in Kris Swanberg's intelligent, well-mannered drama “Unexpected,” which tells parallel stories of two unforeseen pregnancies. «New York Times, Jul 15»
3
Six Unexpected Ways to Protect Your Eyes
Below, Shin shares six unexpected tips for protecting your eyesight and keeping your peepers healthy for years to come: 1. Eat a healthy diet. You've long heard ... «MetroWest Daily News, Mar 15»
4
Exclusive iZombie Sneak Peek: Liv's Latest Brain has Unexpected
Liv (Rose McIver) knows that every brain she eats can result in unexpected side effects, but we don't think she ever expected anything like this. In this exclusive ... «TV Guide, Mar 15»
5
Anti-oilsands activists in the US are getting unexpected visits from …
WASHINGTON — Unexpected visitors have been dropping in on anti-oil activists in the United States — knocking on doors, calling, texting, contacting family ... «National Post, Feb 15»
6
What's in a name? For 'Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of …
FILE - This file photo released by Twentieth Century Fox shows Michael Keaton, left, as Riggan in a scene from the film, "Birdman, or (The Unexpected Virtue of ... «Fox News, Feb 15»
7
Sundance Review: Kris Swanberg's Sweet But Slight 'Unexpected
Kris Swanberg's latest feature “Unexpected” tells the story of two unexpected pregnancies and the ways in which these women navigate their choices and ... «Indie Wire, Jan 15»
8
'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' was 2013's most pirated movie
Congratulations are in order, sorta, for Peter Jackson and his Hobbit team. According to TorrentFreak's annual list, the first film in their trilogy was downloaded ... «CNN, Jan 14»
9
'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' gets its expected extended cut …
Now, Jackson and Warner Bros. have formally announced he's doing the same for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. It's not a surprise, as Jackson has ... «The Verge, Jul 13»
10
Everything Wrong With The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey In 4 …
By popular demand, we present a list of all the sins we found in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Blu-Ray Contest!! The Blu-Ray comment contest is now ... «YouTube, Mar 13»

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