unexpectedly B1 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ See IPA manual Freq #11969 Meanings 1 adv In a way that was not expected; surprisingly. He arrived unexpectedly just as we were leaving. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adv · in a way that was not... surprisinglyout of the blueagainst expectations Etymology AI details From unexpected + -ly or un- + expectedly. Topics Describing Qualities External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # unexpectedly **Type:** Word **Level:** B1 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli/ **Frequency rank:** 11969 ## Meanings 1. In a way that was not expected; surprisingly. ## Examples - He arrived unexpectedly just as we were leaving. ## Etymology From unexpected + -ly or un- + expectedly. ## AI Etymology Unexpectedly is from unexpected + -ly or un- + expectedly. The surface analysis is unexpected + -ly or un- + expectedly. The prefix un- supplies the negative or reversive element. In present-day use, it can mean in a way that was not expected; surprisingly. ## Topics - Describing Qualities markdown