unsurprisingly

adverb

un·sur·pris·ing·ly ˌən-sər-ˈprī-ziŋ-lē

ˌən-sə-

Synonyms of unsurprisingly next

: as is not surprising

matters complicate, unsurprisingly—

Stanley Kauffmann

: in an unsurprising manner

the story ended unsurprisingly

Examples of unsurprisingly in a Sentence

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The most expensive race over the last week is, unsurprisingly, the presidential race, where more than $272 million has been spent on ads, according to data from AdImpact. —

Ben Kamisar, Nbc News, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024 So, unsurprisingly, the third-coming claim has been a point of contention ever since. —

Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024 The manufacturer most widely known for using the technique is Porsche, and unsurprisingly its quality results are impressive too. —

James Morris, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 His candles, unsurprisingly, reflect his signature attention to detail, captivating both the eye and the sense of smell. —

Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unsurprisingly

Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unsurprisingly was in 1950

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“Unsurprisingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsurprisingly. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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