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Definition of unsurprising

unsurprising

/ˌʌn.sɚˈpraɪ.zɪŋ/
un · sur · pris · ing
Adverb:unsurprisingly
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unsurprising Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Not causing surprise or astonishment; easily predicted or expected.

Example

"Given the team's lack of preparation, their early exit from the tournament was completely unsurprising."

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• Rhymes for unsurprising

• Nearby Words

unsurpassable
unsurpassed
unsurprised
unsurprising
unsurprisingly
unsusceptible
unsuspected

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unsurprising. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unsurprising
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