Meaning & Definition of word "Unsurprising"

Unsurprising

/ˌʌn.səˈpraɪ.zɪŋ/

adjective:

  • 1. Not surprising; to be expected or anticipated.
    • Example: Given the team's performance all season, their loss in the final match was unsurprising.
  • 2. Typical or normal, and therefore not worthy of shock or disbelief.
    • Example: The results of the survey were unsurprising, reflecting the public's long-held views on the issue.
  • 3. Predictable or expected without any element of surprise.
    • Example: It was unsurprising to see so many people at the concert, as the band had a massive following.
  • 4. Recognized as likely or reasonable based on context or prior knowledge.
    • Example: Her reaction to the news was unsurprising, given the circumstances.

Etymology

Derived from prefix 'un-' meaning 'not', and 'surprising' from the verb 'surprise'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

It is what it is:

A phrase used to denote acceptance of a situation that is unsurprising.

No surprise there:

Indicating that something was expected and not shocking.

To no one's surprise:

Used to imply that the outcome was anticipated by everyone.

Related Words

surprise:

A feeling of shock or astonishment caused by something unexpected.

predictable:

Able to be foreseen or expected.

expected:

Regarded as likely to happen.

Slang Meanings of unsurprising

Meaning: Duh

Example Sentence: When he said he had a bad day, I was like, 'Duh, that was unsurprising.'

Meaning: No brainer

Example Sentence: The team's loss was a no brainer; they'd been playing poorly all season.