the unexpected

noun

: things that happen unexpectedly

Drivers must always be prepared to deal with the unexpected.

Examples of the unexpected in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Story continues below the image Fortunately, couples can take steps now to prepare for the unexpected death of the family bill-payer. —USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024

And the unexpected national cyberattack of Change Healthcare, owned by United Healthcare, which is the largest insurance payer at Jackson. —Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024

There’s a strong tendency in the unexpected pregnancy subgenre to favor a surprise twist decision, however the character has initially been portrayed, to proceed with the pregnancy. —Catherine Bray, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024

Raoul Manenti, a zoology professor at the University of Milan, and colleagues described the unexpected discovery in a study published last month in the journal Ecology. —Elizabeth Anne Brown, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2024

Such a reaction would have seemed foreign during the charmed 2022-23 season, when fans basked in the unexpected glow of the startup Kings’ first winning record in 16 years. —Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 14 Apr. 2024

As a shadow hangs over hopes for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is warning people to expect the unexpected. —Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024

The all-in-one zoom concept has long been a favorite option for photographers who want to add a grab-and-go lens to their kit that can cover the unexpected photo ops that pop up during travel, walks around the neighborhood, and anything in between. —Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024

Scroll on below to see just how the unexpected took over Austin! —James Dinh, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024