Synonyms & related words for unexpected

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of unexpected — including unanticipated, unforeseen, unpredicted, unheralded, unforeseeable, unannounced. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to unexpected

Explore words related to unexpected — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include unanticipatedly, unhoped, unexpectedness, surprisingness, unexpectedly, unsuspected, unsuspectedly, unplanned. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for unexpected

Common synonyms for unexpected include unanticipated, unforeseen, unpredicted, unheralded, unforeseeable, unannounced, surprising, sudden — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does unexpected come from?

The word unexpected breaks down into 2 roots of Old English and Latin origin: un-, from Old English un (“not, reverse”); and -spect, from Latin specio (“look, watch”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.