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Suddenly vs Unexpected - What's the difference?

suddenly | unexpected |

As an adverb suddenly

is happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.

As an adjective unexpected is

not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

suddenly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.
    • Suddenly , the heavens opened and we all got drenched.
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    • Synonyms

    * all of a sudden * without warning

    Antonyms

    * unsuddenly

    Related terms

    * sudden

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    unexpected

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.
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    • The windmill presented unexpected difficulties.

    Synonyms

    * See

    Antonyms

    * expected

    Derived terms

    * unexpectedly * unexpectedness

    Related terms

    * unplanned * incidental * contingent * bolt from the blue * out of the blue