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Definition of unexpectedness

unexpectedness

/ˌʌn.ɪkˈspɛk.tɪd.nəs/
un · ex · pect · ed · ness
Adverb:unexpectedly
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Adjective:unexpected
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• noun

1

The quality or state of happening without advance warning or not being foreseen; suddenness or unpredictability.

Example

"The sheer unexpectedness of the announcement left everyone in the conference room momentarily speechless."

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• Rhymes for unexpectedness

• Nearby Words

unexpanded
unexpected
unexpectedly
unexpectedness
unexpended
unexperienced
unexpert

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