the unexpected
noun
: things that happen unexpectedly
Drivers must always be prepared to deal with the unexpected.
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Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Traveling alone has taught me resilience, resourcefulness, and a deep appreciation for the unexpected.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
In a recent interview with Inside Edition, the bride, Laura Petrucci, talked about the TikTok video of the unexpected moment, which was filmed by a wedding guest and has been viewed more than 20 million times.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
As with all retrogrades, prepare for the unexpected.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 7 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the unexpected
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“The unexpected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20unexpected. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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