Not Surprised

B1 16+

Pronunciation: /nɑt səˈpraɪzd/

Definitions of not surprised

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun; in this case, 'not surprised' describes the state of being surprised

Example Sentences

A1 I am not surprised by the outcome of the game.

A2 She was not surprised when she found out the truth about her friend.

B1 The team's poor performance did not surprise anyone.

B2 I was not surprised to hear that he had quit his job.

C1 Given his track record, I am not surprised by his success.

C2 After years of experience in the industry, she was not surprised by the company's decision.

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb; in this case, 'not' modifies the adjective 'surprised'

Example Sentences

A1 I am not surprised by the news.

A2 She was not surprised to see her old friend at the party.

B1 I was not surprised when he failed the test.

B2 The team's poor performance did not surprise me.

C1 Given his track record, I am not surprised by his behavior.

C2 After years of working in this industry, I am not surprised by the high turnover rate.

Examples of not surprised in a Sentence

formal I am not surprised by the results of the experiment, as they align with previous research findings.

informal I'm not surprised that she canceled at the last minute, she's always flaky.

slang I'm not surprised that he bailed on us, he's been acting shady lately.

figurative When he failed the test, I was not surprised - his lack of preparation was evident.

Grammatical Forms of not surprised

past tense

was not surprised

plural

are not surprised

comparative

not more surprised

superlative

not most surprised

present tense

am not surprised

future tense

will not be surprised

perfect tense

have not been surprised

continuous tense

am not being surprised

singular

is not surprised

positive degree

not surprised

infinitive

to not be surprised

gerund

not surprising

participle

not surprised

Origin and Evolution of not surprised

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'not surprised' originated in the English language as a combination of the word 'not' and 'surprised' to express a lack of astonishment or shock.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'not surprised' has become a common expression in English to convey a lack of astonishment or disbelief in a situation. It is often used in casual conversation and written communication to indicate a lack of surprise or shock.