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

The Toronto Blue Jays organization and its fans are mourning the unexpected death of former catching and infield prospect Dave Morgan at age 54. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

In the meantime, the diaspora is celebrating the unexpected win. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

One inspiring story in 2026 so far has been the unexpected release of a prominent religious leader in China by the country’s antireligion regime. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 28 July 2026

Elsewhere in the episode, Meghan shared the unexpected vegetable that her kids love. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 27 July 2026

Rhymes for the unexpected

• interconnected
• affected
• bisected
• collected
• connected
• corrected
• defected
• deflected
• dejected
• detected
• directed
• dissected