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unforeseen answer
[ʌn.fɔːˈsiːn ˈɑːn.sər]
noun phrase
pl: unforeseen answers
resposta inesperada
1.
A response or solution that was not anticipated or expected; an answer that comes as a surprise
The unforeseen answer to the problem came from a completely different approach.
A resposta inesperada para o problema veio de uma abordagem completamente diferente.
2.
An unexpected reply or reaction to a question or situation
Her unforeseen answer shocked everyone in the room.
Sua resposta inesperada chocou todos na sala.
NYC Slang
out-of-left-field answer
Synonyms
unexpected answer
surprising response
unanticipated reply
surprise solution
Antonyms
expected answer
anticipated response
foreseen reply
predicted solution
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
resposta inesperada
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
resposta inesperada
Standard usage in business and formal contexts
Portugal
resposta imprevista
Alternative term preferred in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
a bolt from the blue
come out of nowhere
take someone by surprise
an unexpected twist
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