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unexpected

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of unexpected

not expected

the failure of the backup generator was unexpected and a contingency for which we weren't prepared

Synonyms of unexpected

abrupt, sudden, unanticipated, unforeseen, unlooked-for

Words Related to unexpected

unintended, unplanned

improbable, unlikely

startling, surprising

Near Antonyms of unexpected

predicted, prophesied

Antonyms of unexpected

anticipated, expected, foreseen

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