unexpectedly
word
Definition
In a way that happens without warning or that you did not anticipate.
Usage & Nuances
Generally used in formal, neutral, or written contexts more than casual speech. Often comes before the verb (“He unexpectedly left”), but sometimes at the start or end of a sentence. Synonyms: 'suddenly' (more about quickness) and 'surprisingly' (more about being shocked).
Spanish: inesperadamentePortuguese (BR): inesperadamentePortuguese (PT): inesperadamenteChinese (Simplified): 出乎意料地Chinese (Traditional): 出乎意料地Hindi: अचानकArabic: بشكل غير متوقعBengali: অপ্রত্যাশিতভাবেRussian: неожиданноJapanese: 予想外に - 思いがけずVietnamese: một cách bất ngờKorean: 뜻밖에 - 예상치 못하게Turkish: beklenmedik bir şekildeUrdu: غیر متوقع طور پرIndonesian: secara tak terduga
Example Sentences
He unexpectedly won the contest.
basic
The meeting ended unexpectedly early.
basic
It started to rain unexpectedly.
basic
Unexpectedly, my phone stopped working during the trip.
natural
The results were unexpectedly good, considering the problems we had.
natural
She showed up unexpectedly at my door last night.
natural