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Unexpected

/ˌʌnɪˈkspɛktɪd/
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(adj) Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

That is rather unexpected.
I will be able to see you tomorrow unless something unexpected turns up.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The sudden arrival of my old friend was an ____ surprise that made my whole afternoon much more enjoyable today.

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