CEFR B1

surprisingly

Translation

驚くほど / 意外にも / 予想外に

Meaning

Used to describe something that happens in a way that causes surprise or is contrary to what one might expect.

Examples

  • Surprisingly, the small team managed to win the championship.
    意外にも、その小さなチームが優勝を果たした。
  • The movie was surprisingly good.
    その映画は驚くほど良かった。