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unexpected Antonyms

Opposite of unexpected

Pinning down the opposite of unexpected requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not anticipated, foreseen, or predicted; happening without advance warning.

Usage Example

"The sudden drop in temperature was completely expected for late spring."

Strongest
expected
anticipated
foreseen
predicted
Strong
predictable
planned
scheduled

Similar words to unexpected

Words similar to unexpected shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

unanticipated
unforeseen
unpredicted
unlooked-for
surprising
sudden
startling
abrupt
See all synonyms of unexpected

• Nearby Words

unexercised
unexhausted
unexpanded
unexpected
unexpectedly
unexpectedness
unexpended

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unexpected. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unexpected
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