unsurprised
Definition
Adjective: * Not surprised or expressing surprise: Describes a state of not feeling or showing astonishment, wonder, or amazement, typically because something was expected or predictable.
Usage
The adjective "unsurprised" is used to describe a person's reaction or emotional state. It indicates a lack of the expected emotional response of surprise. It is often used with linking verbs like "be," "feel," "look," or "seem." * It can describe a person's internal feeling: She was unsurprised by the news. * It can describe a person's outward appearance or expression: He gave an unsurprised nod.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to be unsurprised at/by something": This is the most common construction, specifying the cause of the non-surprise.
- The teacher was unsurprised at the student's excellent grade.
- We were unsurprised by the sudden change in weather.
Variants and Related Words
- Unsurprising (adj.): Describes the thing or event that does not cause surprise. (e.g., )
- Surprised (adj.): The direct antonym, meaning feeling or showing surprise.
Synonyms
- Unastonished: Not astonished; a more formal synonym.
- Expectant: Having or showing an excited feeling that something is about to happen, especially something good. (While similar, "expectant" implies anticipation, whereas "unsurprised" implies a confirmed expectation.)
- Unmoved: Not affected by emotion or excitement. (This is broader and can imply a lack of any emotional reaction, not just surprise.)
Antonyms
- Surprised
- Astonished
- Amazed
- Shocked
- Stunned
Adjective
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not surprised or expressing surprise
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that unsuprised obstinate look on his face
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