unsurprised
|un/sur/prised|
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/ˌʌnsərˈpraɪzd/
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/ˌʌnsəˈpraɪzd/
(surprise)
unexpected astonishment
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unsurprised' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'surprised', which comes from Old French 'surprendre', meaning 'to overtake'.
Historical Evolution
'surprendre' transformed into the Middle English word 'surprisen', and eventually became the modern English word 'surprise'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'surprendre' meant 'to overtake', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to cause someone to feel sudden wonder or astonishment'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35