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unexpected

🇬🇧 UK/ʌnɪk'spektɪd/🇺🇸 US/.ʌnik'spektid/
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Definitions

adj.

Not expected or anticipated; happening by surprise

意外的,出乎意料的,始料未及的

n.

Something or someone that was not anticipated

意外之事(或之人)

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
unnot, reversal
+
exout of, former
+
splook, observe, watch
+
ectsuffix
+
edpast tense / completed
=unexpected

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The unexpected announcement surprised everyone at the company meeting yesterday.

  • 2.

    Her sudden decision to quit was unexpected but left her feeling relieved.

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