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Definition of unsuspectedly

unsuspectedly

/ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪdli/
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Adjective:unsuspected
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• adverb

1

In a manner that was not suspected, anticipated, or known beforehand.

Example

"The quiet archival clerk turned out to be, quite unsuspectedly, a gifted classical pianist."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse "unsuspectedly" with "unsuspectingly": "unsuspectedly" means in a way that was not anticipated or suspected by others, whereas "unsuspectingly" describes a person acting without suspicion or awareness of danger.

• Rhymes for unsuspectedly

• Nearby Words

unsurprisingly
unsusceptible
unsuspected
unsuspectedly
unsuspecting
unsuspectingly
unsuspicious

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