Word SURPRISING: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

surprising

🇺🇸 [sərˈpraɪzɪŋ]

Meanings

Causing shock or amazement due to being unexpected or unusual. Something surprising is often beyond what is anticipated and can evoke a strong reaction from those who experience it.

Examples

• The movie's ending was truly surprising and left the audience in disbelief.
• Her ability to solve the complex problem so quickly was surprising.
• It was surprising to see such a young person achieve so much in such a short time.

Synonyms

astonishing • amazing • unexpected

Antonyms

predictable • ordinary • expected