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

Summary The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling to meet high expectations this season, primarily due to the unexpected offensive slump of star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Correspondent Alina Cho talks with artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière, who is shaping the future of Louis Vuitton by designing the unexpected. — David Morgan, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Natural disasters are just some of the unexpected emergencies travelers may encounter far from home. — Eve Chen, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Hoyos took over as interim manager in April after the unexpected departure of Javier Mascherano, who led the team to the 2025 MLS Cup title and resigned for personal reasons along with his entire coaching staff. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the unexpected

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