Definitions for unexpectedly
un·ex·pect·ed·ly

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1. unexpectedly, out of the blueadverb

   in a way that was not expected

   "her brother showed up at the wedding out of the blue"

2. by chance, accidentally, circumstantially, unexpectedlyadverb

   without advance planning

   "they met accidentally"

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1. unexpectedlyadverb

   In an unexpected manner.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Unexpectedlyadverb

   Suddenly; at a time unthought of.

   Oft he seems to hide his face,
   But unexpectedly returns. John Milton, Agonistes.

   A most bountiful present, when I was most in want of it, came most seasonably and unexpectedly to my relief. Dryden.

   If the concernment be poured in unexpectedly upon us, it overflows us. Dryden.

   You have fairer warning than others, who are unexpectedly cut off. William Wake.

   My heart was filled with a deep melancholy, to see several dropping unexpectedly in the midst of mirth. Addison.

   Though you went away so unexpectedly, yet we have informed ourselves of every thing that hath happened to you. John Gay.

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1. unexpectedly

   Unexpectedly refers to something happening without anticipation, warning or prediction. It is usually associated with situations or events that happen suddenly or surprisingly, not in line with prior preparation or assumptions.

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How to pronounce unexpectedly?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say unexpectedly in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of unexpectedly in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of unexpectedly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of unexpectedly in a Sentence

1. Tara Vijayan:

   Our flu rates were unexpectedly high in the late fall and it does seem to be leveling off, but I would absolutely be concerned about another rise in cases this winter, it is absolutely not too late to get the flu shot.

2. Mike Duggan:

   The video is clear that the officer was suddenly and unexpectedly fired upon, public confidence requires citizens to be able to judge for themselves the actions of our officers. I commend Chief Craig for moving so quickly to release the video publicly.

3. Rachel Dolezal:

   The dialogue has unexpectedly shifted internationally to my personal identity in the context of defining race and ethnicity, i have waited in deference while others expressed their feelings, beliefs, confusions and even conclusions - absent the full story.

4. David Grayson:

   I sometimes think we expect too much of Christmas Day. We try to crowd into it the long arrears of kindliness and humanity of the whole year. As for me, I like to take my Christmas a little at a time, all through the year. And thus I drift along into the holidays--let them overtake me unexpectedly--waking up some fine morning and suddenly saying to myself Why this is Christmas Day

5. Myles Faith:

   Along came Covid-19 unexpectedly, and it really turned lifestyles upside down for many, many families.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=unexpectedly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Unexpectedly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=unexpectedly
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=unexpectedly