unexpectedly

adv

1. In an unexpected manner.

   “Near-synonyms: against expectations, against all odds, surprisingly”

   “[…] she was startled by unexpectedly meeting her husband, who was coming to seek her.”

   “Other evidence of former ownerships such as notice-boards, number plates, and makers' plates, are often discovered unexpectedly.”

   “The maw-worm could emerge unexpectedly from any orifice, including, most alarmingly, the corner of people's eyes.”

   “Texas House Democrats’ historic quorum break unexpectedly ended Thursday evening when at least three new Democrats returned to the floor, paving the way for state Republicans to pass restrictive voting legislation.”