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

Protect Seedlings From Frost Protect delicate seedlings from the unexpected cold snaps with old towels, Wang recommends. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026

Langley appeared just as excited about the unexpected cover as the fans were. — Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

And all the colorways are so cute, from the pale blue and gray to the unexpected burgundy and violet combo. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026

His north star was Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Robert Zemeckis’ 1988 classic that remains the gold standard of the cartoon hybrid form — and was told through the unexpected cinephilic lens of film noir. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the unexpected

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