Unexpected
(adjective)
Not expected; surprising.
Origin:
Late 16th century (as a noun in the sense "failure to expect"): from un- "not" + expected, past participle of expect.
Examples:
- The sudden appearance of a bear in the camp was unexpected.
- The news of her death was an unexpected shock.
- The winner of the tournament was unexpected.
- The thunderstorm during the picnic was unexpected and ruined the day.
- The sudden change in the weather was unexpected and caught many people off guard.