unexpected

Example Sentences

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When she eventually breaks the fourth wall to momentarily make contact with the audience, the timing is unexpected but not at all jarring.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's another very dramatic and unexpected result from our trial."

From Science Daily

The invitation was so unexpected that I blinked at her, tongue-tied, then glanced at James.

From Literature

Not a polite, genteel smile but an actual unexpected giggle.

From Literature

One unexpected finding involved the source of this fiber transformation.

From Science Daily