Unexpected - translation, pronunciation and examples
unexpected
not expected
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When to use unexpected
неожиданный результат
неожиданное изменение
неожиданное событие
неожиданная проблема
неожиданная задержка
unexpected usage examples
Вчера вечером мы получили неожиданный звонок.
We got an unexpected call last night.
Результат был неожиданным для всех.
The result was unexpected for everyone.
Similar words
неожиданный — not expected
same meaning as the headword: not expected
emphasizes the feeling of surprise it causes
stronger than unexpected; suggests something shocking or causing a sudden reaction
focuses on something that could not be predicted in advance
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unexpected synonyms
What's the difference between unexpected / surprising / startling / unforeseen / unforeseen circumstances
неожиданный — not expected
We got an unexpected call last night.
Вчера вечером мы получили неожиданный звонок.
same meaning as the headword: not expected
The meeting ended unexpectedly.
Встреча закончилась неожиданно.
emphasizes the feeling of surprise it causes
It was a surprising decision.
Это было удивительное решение.
stronger than unexpected; suggests something shocking or causing a sudden reaction
The report contained startling facts.
В отчёте были поразительные факты.
focuses on something that could not be predicted in advance
We had to deal with unforeseen problems.
Нам пришлось иметь дело с непредвиденными проблемами.
a fixed phrase meaning unexpected events or conditions, often used as a reason or excuse
The flight was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Рейс задержали из-за непредвиденных обстоятельств.
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How to pronounce unexpected and what this word means
unexpected translation: неожиданный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce unexpected
/ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
unexpected translation
неожиданный
unexpected examples
We got an unexpected call last night.
unexpected transcription
/ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/, /ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/
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Questions about this word
unexpected meaning: what does it mean?
not expected
unexpected pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
unexpected is pronounced as /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
unexpected definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
We got an unexpected call last night. Translation: Вчера вечером мы получили неожиданный звонок.
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