予想外
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Meanings
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noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
Describes something that was not anticipated or predicted. Often used with の to modify nouns, or as a な-adjective. The gloss 'strange' is a possible contextual extension, not a core meaning.
I was surprised by the unexpected result.
His reaction was completely unforeseen.
Usage patterns
- 予想外の〈事〉an unexpected event/development
The match took an unexpected turn.
- 予想外の〈結果〉an unforeseen result
The experiment produced an unexpected result.
- 予想外に〈形容詞〉unexpectedly ~ (adverbial use before an adjective)
The problem was unexpectedly difficult.