Unexpected Certainty

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Antonyms of unexpected certainty

Collocations of unexpected certainty

unexpected outcome
Frequency: 85 %

The unexpected outcome of the experiment surprised everyone.

unforeseen conclusion
Frequency: 75 %

The unforeseen conclusion of the negotiation changed the course of the discussion.

sudden realization
Frequency: 70 %

Her sudden realization of the truth left her speechless.

surprising certainty
Frequency: 60 %

The surprising certainty of his decision caught everyone off guard.

abrupt assurance
Frequency: 50 %

His abrupt assurance that everything would be fine calmed her nerves.

Idiomatic Expressions for unexpected certainty

  • Phrase: catch someone off guard
    Meaning: to surprise or shock someone by doing something unexpected
    Usage: The sudden resignation caught everyone off guard.