Unexpectedness

Pronunciation: /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdnəs/

Definitions of unexpectedness

noun the quality of being unexpected or surprising

Example Sentences

A1 The unexpectedness of the surprise party made her cry tears of joy.

A2 The unexpectedness of the exam questions caught the students off guard.

B1 The unexpectedness of the plot twist kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

B2 The unexpectedness of his resignation shocked everyone in the office.

C1 The unexpectedness of the scientific discovery revolutionized the field of medicine.

C2 The unexpectedness of the stock market crash caused widespread panic among investors.

Examples of unexpectedness in a Sentence

formal The unexpectedness of the situation caught everyone off guard.

informal I was totally surprised by the unexpectedness of the party.

slang The unexpectedness of his reaction was a real curveball.

figurative Life's journey is full of twists and turns, embracing the unexpectedness along the way.

Grammatical Forms of unexpectedness

• past tense: unexpecteded
• plural: unexpectednesses
• comparative: more unexpected
• superlative: most unexpected
• present tense: unexpected
• future tense: will be unexpected
• perfect tense: has been unexpected
• continuous tense: is being unexpected
• singular: unexpectedness
• positive degree: unexpected
• infinitive: to unexpected
• gerund: unexpecteding
• participle: unexpecteded

Origin and Evolution of unexpectedness

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unexpectedness' is derived from the Middle English word 'unexpectidnesse' which was formed by adding the suffix '-ness' to the Old French word 'unexpected'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unexpectedness' has remained relatively unchanged in terms of its formation and meaning, continuing to refer to the quality of being not expected or anticipated.