English–Korean
“unexpected” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationuioe
Example
그 소식이 의외였다.keu so si gi ui oe yeot tta
The news was unexpected.
How to say “unexpected” in Korean
“Unexpected” in Korean is 의외 (uioe).
Reality steps outside what someone had imagined, creating a sense of surprise or doubt.
Example sentences with 의외
그는 의외의 표정을 지었다.keu neun ui oe ui pyo jeong eul chi eot tta
He wore an unexpected expression.
Tips for using 의외
- The word can describe a pleasant surprise as well as an unsettling mismatch, so its emotional tone comes from the surrounding context.