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

As filmmakers, they were drawn to the unexpected beauty of the desolate, postindustrial landscape. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026

For Huang and the thousands of fans in the stands, the unexpected ending was followed by wild excitement. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

The light, airy looks on the runway felt particularly fitting for the unexpected warmth of October in Paris, with the temperature at some shows feeling almost reminiscent of the most recent men’s or couture weeks. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026

Looney, 30, is the unexpected veteran on a team of 20-somethings. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the unexpected

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