Expected and Startling

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Expected

Expected adjective - Being in accordance with the prescribed, normal, or logical course of events.
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Startling is an antonym for expected.
Nearby Words: expectation, expecting, expectance, expectable

Startling

Startling adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.
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Expected is an antonym for startling in frightful topic.
Nearby Words: startle, startled, startler
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