思おもってもいない

expression, i-adjective

unexpected; unanticipated; not even thought of

Used to describe something that was not considered or expected, often in negative or contrastive contexts. Literally 'not even thinking', it emphasizes that the idea never crossed one's mind.

• 彼かれがそんなことを言いうなんて、思おもってもいなかった。

  I never expected him to say such a thing.

• 思おもってもいない結けっ果かになって驚おどろいた。

  I was surprised by the unexpected outcome.