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Meaning of unexpectedness
The state of being unexpected or surprising
Etymology of unexpectedness
The word "unexpectedness" has its roots in the Old English and Latin words "expectare," meaning to await or look forward to, with the prefix "un-" added to convey the opposite meaning, and the suffix "-ness" added to form a noun
The word has been in use since the 15th century to describe events or situations that are surprising or unforeseen
Synonyms
surprise
astonishment
shock
amazement
wonder
incredulity
unanticipatedness
suddenness
abruptness
unexpected turn
twist
curveball
bombshell
bolt from the blue
surprise attack
astonisher
stunner
eye-opener
revelation
epiphany
jolt
startle
alarm
consternation
bewilderment
perplexity
puzzlement
enigma
mystery
unpredictability
capriciousness
unpredictedness
unforecastedness
unforeseenness
Definitions
- The quality of being unexpected or surprising
- * The state of being unforeseen or unpredictable
Usage Examples
- The unexpectedness of the announcement caught everyone off guard
- * The plot twist added to the unexpectedness of the story
- * The unexpectedness of the weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities
Antonyms
predictability
foreseeability
expectedness
inevitability
certainty
sureness
assuredness
confidence
anticipation
preparation
readiness
familiarity
normality
regularity
routine
conventionality
tradition
custom
habit
pattern
consistency
uniformity
constancy