Surprising
Surprising adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.
Usage example: the surprising news that they were going to have a baby had them rushing to buy nursery furniture
Typical is an antonym for surprising.
Typical
Typical adjective - Having or showing the qualities associated with the members of a particular group or kind.
Surprising is an antonym for typical.
Both words in one sentence
- He looks like a typical Nord, a hugely-built Proud Warrior Race Guy with a Badass Beard and a huge battle-axe, but he demonstrates a surprising amount of brains.
Source: Genius Bruiser / Video Games
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