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unexpected

adjective

Not expected or anticipated

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
U
Ends with
D
Contains
NE
Scrabble score
22
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Not expected or anticipated

    “Unexpected guests”

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Example Sentences

Unexpected guests
Unexpected news

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