Unexpected Synonyms

23 unexpected synonyms include unforeseen, unanticipated, unpredicted, not bargained for, unlooked for, unhoped for, out of the blue, and chance. Unexpected is an adjective, and its antonyms are expected and predictable. Here are some additional synonyms for "unexpected" with example sentences.

Another word for Unexpected

23 other ways to say unexpected.

  • without warning  
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  • without notice  
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  • unpredicted  
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  • unplanned  
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  • unlooked for  
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  • unhoped for  
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  • unforeseen  
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  • uncommon  
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  • unanticipated  
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  • surprising  
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  • sudden  
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  • startling  
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  • serendipitous  
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  • out of the blue  
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  • not bargained for  
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  • fortuitous  
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  • extraordinary
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  • chance
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  • backasswards  
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  • astonishing  
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  • adventitious  
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  • abrupt
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  • abnormal
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Use unexpected in a Sentence

An unexpected guest arrived early.

Breaking news is often unexpected and shocking.

Everyone was acclaiming the team's unexpected comeback.

His reaction was completely unexpected.

It was an unexpected occurrence during dinner.

Oh, that was unexpected.

She seemed aback at the unexpected gift.

That was unexpected, are you okay?

unexpected circumstance altered our plans.

We encountered unexpected delays today.