unsurprising
Not at all shocking
Unsurprising describes something that matches expectations—the opposite of a surprise.
An unsurprising outcome is one you saw coming: Her victory was unsurprising given her record.
The word often carries a note of resignation or mild criticism, suggesting predictability where something more interesting might have been hoped for.
Expected in advance
- foreseeableAble to be anticipated
- expectedRegarded as likely
- inevitableCertain to occur
- foreseenPredicted before occurring
projected · forecasted · calculated · predetermined · preordained · destined · fated · guaranteed
Regular sequence of actions
- commonplaceUnremarkable and frequent
- banalUnoriginal and dull
- ordinaryStandard, unremarkable
- unremarkableNot worthy of comment
humdrum · monotonous · boring · dull · tedious · uninspired · unexciting · stale
Widespread and unremarkable
- standardLevel of quality accepted
- normalConforming to standard
- conventionalFollowing accepted practices
- customaryDone by convention
regular · average · usual · everyday · mainstream · familiar · unexceptional · garden-variety
anticipated
Expected in advance
- foreseeableAble to be anticipated
- expectedRegarded as likely
- inevitableCertain to occur
foreseen · projected · forecasted · calculated · predetermined · preordained · destined · fated · guaranteed · certain
routine
Regular sequence of actions
- commonplaceUnremarkable and frequent
- banalUnoriginal and dull
- ordinaryStandard, unremarkable
unremarkable · humdrum · monotonous · boring · dull · tedious · uninspired · unexciting · stale · pedestrian
common
Widespread and unremarkable
- standardLevel of quality accepted
- normalConforming to standard
- conventionalFollowing accepted practices
customary · regular · average · usual · everyday · mainstream · familiar · unexceptional · garden-variety · run-of-the-mill
unsurprisingsurprising
Causing mild shock
unexpected · unforeseen · unanticipated · unpredictable · out of the blue
unsurprisingastonishing
Causing great wonder
startling · shocking · stunning · amazing · astounding