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unexpected

IPA pronunciation: /ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

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Russian meaning

неожиданный

English definition

Not expected; surprising.

Example

The unexpected guest made everyone happy.

Collocations

unexpected surprise
unexpected turn
unexpectedly

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