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

It was followed by the unexpected visit of CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow, during which NATO was discussed. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026

Both services joined forces to manage the unexpected nests, along with the aquarium and public safety officials from the cities of Huntington Beach and Seal Beach. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Alarmed at the unexpected setback, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who last year agreed a defense pact with Washington, personallyrequested US military intervention but was rebuffed, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Hoda Kotb shares the unexpected tactic that helped guide her while parenting. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the unexpected

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