Definition of unexpectedly in English:
unexpectedly
adverbʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdliˌənəkˈspɛktədli
In a way that was not expected or regarded as likely.
he died unexpectedly of a heart attack
as submodifier tourist chiefs reported unexpectedly high visitor numbers
Example sentencesExamples
- An arrangement of tiered brick platforms makes for an unexpectedly formal transition between each room.
- Far from a smutty provocation, the painting is unexpectedly lyrical.
- He unexpectedly finds himself opening up about his chance encounter with Shirley.
- They have been unexpectedly successful in mobilizing large numbers of professionals dealing with modern conservation.
- A man from Julia's past has shown up unexpectedly.
Definition of unexpectedly in US English:
unexpectedly
adverbˌənəkˈspɛktədliˌənəkˈspektədlē
In a way that was not expected or regarded as likely.
he died unexpectedly of a heart attack
as submodifier unexpectedly high visitor numbers
Example sentencesExamples
- An arrangement of tiered brick platforms makes for an unexpectedly formal transition between each room.
- He unexpectedly finds himself opening up about his chance encounter with Shirley.
- Far from a smutty provocation, the painting is unexpectedly lyrical.
- A man from Julia's past has shown up unexpectedly.
- They have been unexpectedly successful in mobilizing large numbers of professionals dealing with modern conservation.