unsurprised

ADJECTIVE

not alarmed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

nonplussed unconcerned unruffled unvexed unworried

STRONG

composed placid serene tranquil

WEAK

calm detached distant easygoing nonchalant remote supine

Antonyms

STRONGEST

shocked surprised

STRONG

nervous perturbed upset worried

WEAK

agitated excited intense

Example Sentences

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The Atlantic’s Shane Harris was among the unsurprised.

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2026

Readers will be unsurprised to learn that the answer is thuddingly stupid.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2025

Enter Norbot, but of course regular viewers of Wallace & Gromit will be unsurprised to learn that the inventor's well-intentioned idea, as usual, ends up causing mayhem.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2024

Thrilled but unsurprised by his star pupil’s ascent, Holtry knows Matlock isn’t different just because of his on-field exploits.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2024

Vivian comes into the room, glances around, focuses on Molly, and smiles, seemingly unsurprised to see her.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline