adv

unexpectedly

uh-nihk-SPEHK-tihd-lee

adv

In a way that surprises; without warning.

"He died unexpectedly at the age of 52."

How to Use Unexpectedly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHappening suddenly, without anyone expecting it.

Common pairings

die unexpectedly unexpectedly high

more unexpectedly comparative, most unexpectedly superlative

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He died _____ at the age of 52.

From unexpected plus -ly.

wickedly allegedly hurriedly decidedly assuredly excitedly repeatedly reportedly admittedly supposedly undoubtedly wholeheartedly