Against (All) Expectations

Synonyms of against (all) expectations

• unexpectedly
• contrary to expectations
• in defiance of expectations

Antonyms of against (all) expectations

• predictably
• as expected
• according to expectations

Collocations of against (all) expectations

all odds

Frequency: 70 %

Against all odds, they managed to win the game.

popular opinion

Frequency: 60 %

Against popular opinion, he chose to travel solo around the world.

expert predictions

Frequency: 50 %

Against expert predictions, the underdog team emerged victorious.

common belief

Frequency: 45 %

Against common belief, she decided to pursue a career in music.

Idiomatic Expressions for against (all) expectations

• Phrase: against all predictions
  Meaning: contrary to what was expected or forecasted
  Usage: The team won the championship against all predictions, surprising everyone.