1. A statement, claim, or declaration that is made with confidence but comes as a surprise or shock to the listener or reader
His assertiva inesperada that he was leaving the company caught everyone off guard.
Sua assertiva inesperada de que estava deixando a empresa pegou todos de surpresa.
2. In linguistics and speech acts, an utterance that asserts something contrary to expectations
The politician's assertiva inesperada about changing his position surprised his supporters.
A assertiva inesperada do político sobre mudar sua posição surpreendeu seus apoiadores.