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Meaning of unexpectedly
The primary meaning of the word "unexpectedly" is to happen or do something without being anticipated or predicted.
Etymology of unexpectedly
The word "unexpectedly" has its roots in the Old English and Old French languages
It is derived from the word "expect," which means to look forward to or anticipate something
The prefix "un-" is added to "expect" to convey the opposite meaning, resulting in "unexpected"
The suffix "-ly" is added to form the adverb "unexpectedly," indicating the manner in which something happens
Synonyms
suddenly
unexpectedly
abruptly
surprisingly
out of the blue
without warning
all at once
on short notice
impromptu
spontaneously
instantly
swiftly
rapidly
quickly
hastily
precipitously
unanticipatedly
unforeseenly
shockingly
startlingly
astonishingly
astoundingly
amazingly
incredibly
remarkably
extraordinarily
unusually
unexpectedly
surprisingly
coincidentally
accidentally
incidentally
curiously
strangely
oddly
mysteriously
inexplicably
enigmatically
puzzlingly
bewilderingly
perplexingly
confusingly
Definitions
- To happen or do something without being anticipated or predicted
- * To occur or be done without prior planning or expectation
- * In a manner that is surprising or unforeseen
Usage Examples
- The fire alarm went off unexpectedly during the meeting
- * She received an unexpectedly large sum of money from her inheritance
- * The team won the game unexpectedly, despite being the underdogs
Antonyms
predictably
obviously
clearly
evidently
apparently
seemingly
allegedly
supposedly
presumably
supposedly
naturally
normally
usually
typically
customarily
habitually
routinely
regularly
ordinarily
commonly
frequently
consistently
invariably
always
forever
constantly
continually
perpetually
endlessly