unexpectedness

/'ʌniks'pektidnis/

Thân thiện

The unexpectedness of the surprise party made her gasp.

Definition

Noun: The quality or state of being surprising or not anticipated; the fact of happening or appearing without warning.

Usage

"Unexpectedness" is an abstract noun used to describe the characteristic of an event, outcome, or situation that was not foreseen. It is often used to discuss the surprising element of something.

Examples

• The unexpectedness of the storm caused widespread disruption.
• The success of the small film was due largely to the unexpectedness of its plot twists.
• She enjoyed the unexpectedness of his visits.

Advanced Usage

• "Element of unexpectedness": A phrase used to highlight the surprising component within a plan, story, or situation.
  • A good mystery novel needs an element of unexpectedness to keep readers engaged.

Variants and Related Words

• Unexpected (adjective): Not expected or regarded as likely to happen.
  • an unexpected result
• Unexpectedly (adverb): In a way that is not expected.
  • He arrived unexpectedly early.

Synonyms

• Surprise
• Suddenness
• Unpredictability

Antonyms

• Expectedness
• Predictability
• Foreseeability

Học thuật

Noun

1. extraordinariness by virtue of being unexpected
   • the unexpectedness of the warm welcome

Từ đồng nghĩa

• surprisingness