unsurprising

adjective

un·​sur·​pris·​ing ˌən-sər-ˈprī-ziŋ How to pronounce unsurprising (audio)
ˌən-sə-
: not surprising or unexpected

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The confusion is unsurprising, not least as ShinyHunters appear to use the same tactical playbook as Scattered Spider. Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025 Conversely, the Kennedy Center cut performances by the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington in an unsurprising move. Christine Ledbetter, Mercury News, 30 July 2025 The military purchases are unsurprising given that Russia is waging war on Europe’s eastern flank. Jim Edwards, Fortune, 29 July 2025 The decision is perhaps unsurprising, given that the future lawyer and former Republic Garden & Lounge bartender was notably absent during Season 3’s reunion episode, hosted by Andy Cohen in March. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsurprising

Word History

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unsurprising was in 1671

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“Unsurprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsurprising. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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