UNEXPECTEDLY

unexpectedly, out of the blue

(adverb) in a way that was not expected; “her brother showed up at the wedding out of the blue”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

unexpectedly (comparative more unexpectedly, superlative most unexpectedly)

In an unexpected manner.

Antonyms

• expectedly

Source: Wiktionary


UNEXPECTED

Un`ex*pect"ed, a.

Definition: Not expected; coming without warning; sudden.

– Un`ex*pect"ed*ly, adv.

– Un`ex*pect"ed*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

4 June 2025

LEND

(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”


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