Type: Noun/Verb
Meaning/Definition of surprise: Noun referring to the feeling caused by something unexpected or astonishing; Verb describing the act of unexpectedly encountering or discovering something.
What is the Opposite of surprise?
The Opposite of surprise is expectation.
Other Opposites of surprise:
Here is the list of all opposites or antonyms of surprise:
- expectancy
- expectation
- prediction
- prospect
- unsurprise
Example Sentences Using Opposites of Surprise:
- The expectation of receiving a gift made her smile.
- The anticipation of their arrival grew with each passing minute.
- The predictability of the plot made the movie boring.
- Having foreknowledge of the surprise party, she kept a straight face.
- He approached the situation with preparedness and confidence.
- The meeting was filled with boredom and disinterest.
- The monotony of his daily routine drained his enthusiasm.
- She craved a break from the routine of her mundane life.
- The predictability of his actions made him easily readable.
- The familiarity of the song brought back memories.
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