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Definition of unexpectedly

unexpectedly

/ˌʌn.ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd.li/
un · ex · pect · ed · ly
Adjective:unexpected
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• adverb

1

In a way that was not foreseen, anticipated, or predicted.

Example

"The quiet mountain weather changed unexpectedly, forcing the hikers to seek shelter before the storm arrived."

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• Rhymes for unexpectedly

• Nearby Words

unexhausted
unexpanded
unexpected
unexpectedly
unexpectedness
unexpended
unexperienced

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unexpectedly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unexpectedly
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