unexpectedly
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/
un · ex · pect · ed · ly
ˌʌn · ɪk · ˈspɛkt · ɪd · li
English Definition
adv. in a way that was not expected
Significado en Español
inesperadamente
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “unexpectedly”:
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A
predictably
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B
suddenly
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C
gradually
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D
deliberately
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B — suddenly.
“unexpectedly” means adv. in a way that was not expected
Common questions about “unexpectedly”
What does “unexpectedly” mean?
unexpectedly — adv. in a way that was not expected. In Chinese: 出乎意料地.
How do you pronounce “unexpectedly”?
unexpectedly is pronounced /ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/. It breaks into 5 syllables: un · ex · pect · ed · ly.
Is “unexpectedly” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. unexpectedly appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
