surprising
adjective/sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #2,910 most common English word
Meaning
Causing surprise; unexpected.
Example sentence
The news was so surprising that everyone was left speechless.
Synonyms & related words
- unexpected
- shocking
- astonishing
- startling
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