unexpected but not surprised vs unexpected but not surprise

The correct phrase is 'unexpected but not surprised.' In this sentence, 'surprised' is an adjective. The other phrase is incorrect because 'surprise' is a noun and you need an adjective.

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Last updated: September 14, 2024 • 19962 views

unexpected but not surprised

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the feeling of not being surprised despite something being unexpected.

This phrase is used to convey the idea that although something was unexpected, the person did not feel surprised by it.

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I'm disappointed but not surprised, sir.
I'm sorry, but not surprised.
Sorry but not surprised, right?
I'm disappointed but not surprised.
I am honored, but not surprised.
I'm pleased but not surprised.
I am grateful but not surprised by the tone of the report.
I am sorry, also like others, that group support is excluded, but not surprised, frankly, in the current febrile circumstances.
Mr President, I was extremely pleased, but not surprised, at the overwhelming vote in favour, which has been consistent throughout the debates on the International Fund for Ireland.
I am very pleased with, but not surprised by, the total commitment of Parliament, which is shared by the Commission, to defend this independence and this authority and to ensure that they are respected over time.
I was interested - but not surprised - to note that this was the third largest claim in the history of the solidarity fund, the claim being EUR 4.6 billion and the allocation being to the sum of EUR 162.8 million.
I'd say this visit is unexpected but I despise understatement.
An unexpected but small negative correlation between well-being and exposure to UMTS exposure was found.
Mr President, it is an unexpected but welcome honour to be able to speak to you here this evening.
What a totally unexpected but welcome surprise!
I mean, unexpected but it's...
(Holt) This is nice. I mean, the wind is unexpected but welcome and bracing.
I'm not surprised it damaged your sensors.
I'm not surprised to see you here.
I'm not surprised you can induce illusions with drugs.

unexpected but not surprise

This phrase is incorrect. 'Surprise' should be in the past participle form 'surprised' to match the structure of the sentence.

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What a totally unexpected but welcome surprise!
What a pleasant, but totally unexpected surprise.
I'd say this visit is unexpected but I despise understatement.
An unexpected but small negative correlation between well-being and exposure to UMTS exposure was found.
Complications would not surprise Dr. Pryce.
Mr President, it is an unexpected but welcome honour to be able to speak to you here this evening.
I mean, unexpected but it's...
(Holt) This is nice. I mean, the wind is unexpected but welcome and bracing.
Change can be abrupt and unexpected but they can also be protracted and gradual and thus pose considerable challenges to public health.
It would not surprise me if you married beyond your expectations.
It does not surprise me that your beauty was blinding him.
Which does not surprise me... at all.
It does not surprise me that he lost.
The murder attempt of which he was victim does not surprise me.
Would not surprise me if you had.
What he said did not surprise me.
So much, perhaps, will not surprise you.
It should not surprise you to hear that myself and my allies will succeed.
And that should not surprise us.
Unfortunately, however, this does not surprise me.

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