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 foundation cites decades of research and learning showing that grantees with flexible, long-term funding were better prepared for the unexpected. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Thrilled by the unexpected sighting, Damon rushed to grab her camera. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Her routine also included products from NARS, Laura Mercier and Makeup by Mario, but the unexpected use of brow ink for freckles was a memorable part of the look. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026

That is followed by one focused on exploring conventional notions of beauty by uncovering the unexpected draw of unpleasant scents with Naïla Hamayed, Givaudan’s fragrance evaluator. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the unexpected

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