Unexpected

something that fails to be what everyone expected

The highly anticipated movie turned out to be a damp squib, with poor reviews and low box office earnings.

in a way that is sudden and often unreal

She came up with that brilliant business idea out of thin air during our brainstorming session.

to be the most surprising, outrageous, or absurd

All of the reviews were bad, but hers took the cake.

to introduce a surprising or unexpected element or challenge into a situation

The reporter threw the candidate a curve by asking about his past drug use.

used to express a sense of astonishment or surprise when encountering someone or something

When I walked into the room, there was my childhood friend, as large as life, standing in the crowd.

to surprise or outsmart someone who is not paying attention or is unprepared

The clever student caught the teacher napping and managed to sneak out of class unnoticed.

to reveal unexpected and shocking news or information that has a strong impact on those who receive it

She dropped a bombshell when she announced that she was resigning from her job to start her own business.

something bought or accepted without being properly examined first and then leading to disappointment

I bought that used car without a proper inspection, and it turned out to be a pig in a poke.

to solve a seemingly impossible problem or accomplish an extremely difficult goal unexpectedly

The team faced a seemingly impossible deadline, but they managed to pull a rabbit out of the hat and finish the project ahead of schedule.

used to refer to the abrupt termination of a favorable or fortunate situation

When the bubble bursts on these toys, a lot of people are going to be left with a lot of worthless trinkets.

someone who experiences temporary success or achievement but ultimately fails to maintain it in the long term

He was a flash in the pan in the music industry, with one hit song that quickly faded into obscurity.

not capable of moving due to being shocked or frightened

When I saw the ghostly figure in the abandoned house, I was glued to the spot, unable to run or scream.

in a sudden and unexpected manner, emphasizing the element of surprise

A deer darted out of nowhere and caused the car to swerve off the road.

to become extremely shocked or confused as a result of something undesirable that suddenly happens

A sinfully attractive man who knows what he wants, Rafael seduces Cherri before she knows what hits her.

to reappear where one is not welcome or needed

I try to avoid Jessica, but wherever I go she turns up like a bad penny!

to experience the sudden, surprising, and overwhelming impact of something, that catches someone off guard and leaves them feeling stunned or overwhelmed

The news of her accident hit me like a ton of bricks.