Unsurprised

Pronunciation: /ʌn.sɚˈpraɪzd/

Definitions of unsurprised

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'unsurprised' describes someone who is not surprised

Example Sentences

A1 I was unsurprised by the simple solution to the problem.

A2 She was unsurprised by the news of his resignation.

B1 The team was unsurprised by the opponent's aggressive tactics.

B2 Having worked in the industry for many years, he was unsurprised by the sudden change in regulations.

C1 As a seasoned detective, he was unsurprised by the twist in the case.

C2 Having seen it all before, the veteran journalist was unsurprised by the scandalous revelations.

Examples of unsurprised in a Sentence

formal She was unsurprised by the results of the study, as they aligned perfectly with her predictions.

informal I'm unsurprised that he didn't show up to the party, he's always flaky like that.

slang I was totally unsurprised when she failed the test, she never studies!

figurative His lack of reaction to the news left me unsurprised, as if he already knew it was coming.

Grammatical Forms of unsurprised

• past tense: unsurprised
• plural: unsurprised
• comparative: more unsurprised
• superlative: most unsurprised
• present tense: unsurprised
• future tense: will be unsurprised
• perfect tense: have been unsurprised
• continuous tense: being unsurprised
• singular: unsurprised
• positive degree: unsurprised
• infinitive: to be unsurprised
• gerund: being unsurprised
• participle: unsurprised

Origin and Evolution of unsurprised

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsurprised' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'surprised' which comes from the Old French word 'surpris' meaning 'seized or taken unexpectedly'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'unsurprised' has retained its meaning of not being surprised or shocked since its first known use in the early 17th century.