unexpectedly
UK/'ʌnik'spektidli/US
B1
Definitions
adv.
In an unexpected manner; surprisingly.
出乎意料地；意外地
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedun-not, reversal
+
expectedout of, former
+
-lylook, observe, watch
=unexpectedly
un- + expected + -ly = in a surprising manner.
Example Sentences
- 1.
He arrived unexpectedly early.