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

Such a reaction would have seemed foreign during the charmed 2022-23 season, when fans basked in the unexpected glow of the startup Kings’ first winning record in 16 years. —Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 14 Apr. 2024

As a shadow hangs over hopes for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates this year, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is warning people to expect the unexpected. —Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024

The all-in-one zoom concept has long been a favorite option for photographers who want to add a grab-and-go lens to their kit that can cover the unexpected photo ops that pop up during travel, walks around the neighborhood, and anything in between. —Jim Fisher, PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024

Scroll on below to see just how the unexpected took over Austin! —James Dinh, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024

Venturing out, and embracing the unexpected, makes memories that linger for a lifetime. —Matt Kirouac, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2024

Austin Abrams as Ethan Daley Austin Abrams plays Ethan, Kat's love interest in season 1 of Euphoria, and the unexpected star of Lexi's play in season 2. —Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024

Being prepared for the unexpected in this way can be very useful when life does not go according to plan. —Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024

Even through some cloudy weather, Billboard and Smirnoff Smash Vodka Soda brought the unexpected together to SXSW 2024. —James Dinh, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024