Unexpectedly

Quick meaning: Unexpectedly is an adverb meaning In an unexpected manner.

Meaning

In an unexpected manner.

Example Sentences

Near-synonyms: against expectations, against all odds, surprisingly

[…] she was startled by unexpectedly meeting her husband, who was coming to seek her.

The maw-worm could emerge unexpectedly from any orifice, including, most alarmingly, the corner of people's eyes.

Other evidence of former ownerships such as notice-boards, number plates, and makers' plates, are often discovered unexpectedly.

Synonyms for unexpectedly

Depending on context, synonyms include surprisingly, accidentally, circumstantially.

Antonyms for unexpectedly

Common opposites include expectedly, deliberately, intentionally, purposely, advisedly, designedly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include accidentally, circumstantially, inadvertently, unusually, surprise, surprisingly.

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