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Unexpectedly vs Suddenly - What's the difference?

unexpectedly | suddenly |

As adverbs the difference between unexpectedly and suddenly

is that unexpectedly is in an unexpected manner while suddenly is happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.

unexpectedly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an unexpected manner.
  • Antonyms

    * expectedly

    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.
  • * '>citation
  • Synonyms

    * all of a sudden * without warning

    Antonyms

    * unsuddenly

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