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unsurprising

/ˈʌnsə(r)ˌpraɪzɪŋ/
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Other forms: unsurprisingly

Definitions of unsurprising
  1. adjective
    not causing surprise
    synonyms:
    expected
    considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
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    antonyms:
    surprising
    causing surprise or wonder or amazement
    unexpected
    not expected or anticipated
    amazing, astonishing
    surprising greatly
    startling
    so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
    stunning
    causing great astonishment and consternation
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