unsurprisingly

adverb

un·​sur·​pris·​ing·​ly ˌən-sər-ˈprī-ziŋ-lē 

ˌən-sə-

1

: as is not surprising

Matters complicate, unsurprisingly.

—Stanley Kauffmann

2

: in an unsurprising manner

the story ended unsurprisingly

Examples of unsurprisingly in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Arsenal The pursuit of Vinicius Junior was so intoxicating that, perhaps unsurprisingly, its failure has resulted in something of a hangover. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

The revelations hinge, unsurprisingly, on a cruel double standard in the ways humans and toons are treated. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026

This turn in the barrel has unsurprisingly influenced morale at the nearly 1,700-person company. — Andrew Zucker, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026

This, unsurprisingly, has created tension with some residents, particularly those who view TCU’s ambition as a threat to their peace, tranquility and housing affordability. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unsurprisingly

• tantalizingly
• surprisingly
• uncompromisingly