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

But the downsides of the banking surge go beyond the predictably punishing schedule and the unexpected career limitations (some estimates suggest that only 10% of analysts end up working outside financial services). — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Interrupted by power outages, a relentlessly barking dog and the unexpected arrival of a celebrated composer, the conversation steadily unravels. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Fortunately, most vehicles come equipped with a spare, offering peace of mind when the unexpected happens. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

After returning home to the United States, what followed was the unexpected arrival of two Hughesian poems. — Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the unexpected

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