Word Type

Noun

Adjective

Adjective

The word "unexpected" can be used as noun, adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

expected expected

Capable Of

create humor and make laugh

Derived Terms

expect the unexpected sudden unexpected death syndrome unexpected hanging paradox unexpected red theory unexpectedly unexpectedness

Derived From

expect expected

Type Of (IsA)

television episode

Related Terms

bolt from the blue contingent incidental out of the blue unplanned

Related Terms

anticipated bolt from blue contingent expect expectation expected foreseen incidental out of blue surprising unexpectedly unplanned

Similar Terms

out of blue out of the blue surprising unannounced unannounced unanticipated unforeseen unheralded unhoped unhoped-for unlooked-for unpredicted unprovided for unprovided for unseen unthought unthought of unthought-of upset upset

Synonym Network

unforeseen

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