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unexpected
[/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/]
adjective
inesperado
1.
not expected or anticipated; surprising
The unexpected visit from an old friend was a delightful surprise.
A visita inesperada de um amigo antigo foi uma surpresa deliciosa.
2.
occurring without warning; sudden
The unexpected rain forced us to cancel the outdoor picnic.
A chuva inesperada nos forçou a cancelar o piquenique ao ar livre.
NYC Slang
outta nowhere
Synonyms
surprising
unforeseen
unanticipated
surprising
astonishing
Antonyms
expected
anticipated
foreseen
predictable
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
inesperado
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
inesperado
standard usage
São Paulo
inesperado
standard usage
Portugal
inesperado
standard usage; also 'imprevisto' used commonly
Related Idioms & Phrases
out of the blue
bolt from the blue
come as a shock
catch someone off guard
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