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

Teammate Matisse Thybulle was the recipient of the unexpected pass. — Jason Jones, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Anya Taylor-Joy is opening up about the unexpected cost of fame. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026

In the days since, the William Jewell and Liberty communities have been left reeling with the unexpected loss. — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for the unexpected

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