26
unexpected(adjective, great, excellent, superb, super)
25
unforeseen(adjective, great, excellent, superb, super)
17
sudden(adjective, unexpected, surprising, inexpectation)
17
abrupt(adjective, violent, fast, quick, unexpected)
13
startling(adjective, great, excellent, superb, super)
12
unpredicted(adjective, adverb, great, excellent, superb)
12
splendid(great, excellent, superb, super, groovy)
11
unannounced(adjective, secret, unexpected, unrevealed, disclosed)
11
unlooked-for(adjective, secret, unexpected, unforeseen, unpredicted)
10
extraordinary(great, excellent, superb, super, groovy)
10
out of the blue(expression, adjective, idiom, adverb, shocking)
9
surprising(adjective, surprising, inexpectation)
8
charming(great, excellent, superb, super, groovy)
8
fabulous(great, excellent, superb, super, groovy)
8
fantastic(great, excellent, superb, super, groovy)
8
hasty(adjective, violent, fast, quick, unexpected)
7
appealing(great, excellent, superb, super, groovy)
7
astonishing(adjective, great, excellent, superb, super)
7
astounding(adjective, great, excellent, superb, super)
7
incredible(great, excellent, superb, super, groovy)
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