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unerwartet — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • abruptly adv Suddenly and without warning.
  • unexpected adj Not anticipated or predicted beforehand.
  • unexpectedly adv In a way that surprises; without warning.
  • unforeseen adj Not expected or predicted in advance.

Senses

unerwartet is used for these senses in English:

  • abruptly In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously. [First attested in the late 16th century.]
  • off guard Unexpectedly or by surprise.
  • precipitously Abruptly; quickly.
  • unexpected Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.
  • unexpectedly In an unexpected manner.
  • unforeseen Not expected.
  • unheralded Without prior warning; unexpected or unannounced.

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