Unexpected

Synonyms of unexpected

• unforeseen
• unanticipated
• surprising

Antonyms of unexpected

• predictable
• expected
• foreseen

Collocations of unexpected

surprise

Frequency: 70 %

The unexpected surprise made her day.

turn of events

Frequency: 60 %

The unexpected turn of events changed the course of the investigation.

shock

Frequency: 50 %

The unexpected news of his resignation came as a shock to everyone.

twist

Frequency: 45 %

The unexpected twist in the plot kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

outcome

Frequency: 40 %

The unexpected outcome of the experiment puzzled the researchers.

Idiomatic Expressions for unexpected

• Phrase: curveball
  Meaning: a surprising or unexpected event or situation
  Usage: The sudden change in plans threw me a curveball.