adverb
- in a way that is not expected or anticipated; suddenly and without warning
Examples
- The meeting ended unexpectedly early.
- She arrived unexpectedly at my door last night.
- The weather turned cold unexpectedly.
- He unexpectedly won the lottery.
- The store was unexpectedly closed on Monday.
- Her grades improved unexpectedly this semester.
- The project was unexpectedly difficult to complete.