unsurprising

adjective

un·​sur·​pris·​ing ˌən-sər-ˈprī-ziŋ How to pronounce unsurprising (audio)
ˌən-sə-
: not surprising or unexpected

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Given increasing workplace and social isolation, America’s loneliness epidemic is unsurprising, especially for low earners. Nathan Meyers, The Conversation, 11 July 2025 After her pre-challenge tussles with both Ginger and Aja, her bottom placement is unsurprising from a narrative perspective. Chris Feil, Vulture, 11 July 2025 So, imposing provisions that impede the progress of the electrification of American autos is unsurprising. Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 July 2025 As inflation climbs, continual setbacks to DEI-advancement and the crumbling employment landscape, Blount’s skepticism is unsurprising. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsurprising

Word History

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unsurprising was in 1671

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“Unsurprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsurprising. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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