unexpectedly
Definition
Adverb: 1. In a way that was not anticipated or foreseen; happening without warning. This describes an event or action occurring in a manner that surprises people because it was not planned for or predicted. 2. Without advance planning or preparation; by chance. This describes something happening in an unplanned, spontaneous, or accidental manner.
Usage
The adverb "unexpectedly" modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate that the action or state described was a surprise or not part of a plan. It typically appears before the main verb or at the beginning or end of a clause for emphasis.
Examples
- Modifying a verb:
- The rain stopped unexpectedly, so we continued our picnic.
- He unexpectedly resigned from his position yesterday.
- At the beginning/end of a clause for emphasis:
- Unexpectedly, the test results came back positive.
- She arrived at the party early, unexpectedly.
- Modifying an adjective:
- The movie's ending was unexpectedly sad.
Advanced Usage
- "to die unexpectedly": To pass away suddenly, without prior warning due to illness or age.
- The renowned author died unexpectedly at his home.
- "to turn up/unexpectedly": To arrive or appear without prior notice.
- An old friend turned up unexpectedly on my doorstep.
Variants and Related Words
- Unexpected (adjective): Not expected or regarded as likely to happen.
- We received an unexpected visit.
- Expectedly (adverb): In a way that is anticipated or regarded as likely. (Antonym)
- The team, expectedly, won the championship.
Synonyms
- Suddenly: Happening quickly and without warning.
- Abruptly: In a sudden and unexpected way, often rudely brief.
- Out of the blue: (Idiomatic) Happening completely unexpectedly.
- By chance: Without intention; accidentally.
Related Idioms
- Out of the blue: Completely unexpectedly and without any prior indication.
- A job offer came out of the blue.
- A bolt from the blue: A sudden and complete surprise, usually an unpleasant one.
- The news of the company's bankruptcy was a bolt from the blue.
Adverb
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without advance planning
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they met accidentally
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in a way that was not expected
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her brother showed up at the wedding out of the blue
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