unsurprised

Thân thiện

He remained unsurprised by the simple magic trick.

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

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not surprised or expressing surprise
   • that unsuprised obstinate look on his face

Từ đồng nghĩa

• not surprised