CEFR B1

surprising

adjective

Meaning

Causing a feeling of wonder, astonishment, or unexpectedness because it is unusual or not anticipated.

Examples

The election results were quite surprising to many political analysts.
It was surprising to see how quickly the small plant grew into a tall tree.

Synonyms: unexpected, astonishing, startling, flabbergasting

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surprising (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/

Definition

Causing a feeling of wonder, astonishment, or unexpectedness because it is unusual or not anticipated.

Examples

The election results were quite surprising to many political analysts.
It was surprising to see how quickly the small plant grew into a tall tree.
Her sudden decision to quit her job was not surprising to those who knew her well.

How to Use surprising

surprising to see/hear/find (collocation): Unexpected to observe, learn, or discover. — "It was surprising to see so many people at the early morning event."
surprising that (collocation): Unexpected that a certain situation or fact is true. — "It's surprising that he managed to finish the marathon despite his injury."

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