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

So for her big New York City bash last night, Klum yet again pulled off the art of the unexpected, this time transforming herself into … a giant replica of her own hand. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026

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

Rhymes for the unexpected

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