surprise

[sərˈpraɪz]

Definition:
1. The astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you.
2. A sudden unexpected event.
3. The act of surprising someone.
4. Come upon or take unawares.

Use 'surprise' in a sentence:

1. A successful campaign should have an element of surprise.
2. A surprise awaited them in Wal-Mart.
3. To his surprise, the bedroom door was locked.
4. His arrival caught me by surprise.
5. Surprise again registered on Rodney's face.
6. "What a surprise!" Caroline murmured sarcastically.
7. We were very surprised to learn she had got married again.
8. I have a surprise for you!
9. She made no attempt to disguise her surprise.
10. The timing of the decision was a complete surprise.
11. Would it surprise you to know that I'm thinking of leaving?
12. His resignation came as no surprise.
13. He gave an exclamation of surprise.
14. It wouldn't surprise me if they got married soon.
15. It's surprising what people will do for money.
16. She looked at him in mild surprise.
17. She looked up in surprise.
18. Her eyes widened in surprise.
19. The Pentagon has expressed surprise at these allegations.
20. I was surprised, to say the least.
21. I was surprised by the strength of her feelings.
22. It was with some surprise that I heard the news.
23. This came as a surprise, I must say.
24. Sue's face lit up with surprise.
25. His expression changed from surprise to one of amusement.
26. His frankness took her by surprise.
27. You shouldn't be surprised he didn't come.
28. I tried to simulate surprise at the news.
29. The resignation came as a complete surprise.
30. His sudden entrance took everyone by surprise.
31. They couldn't conceal their surprise at seeing us together.
32. We need to preserve the element of surprise.
33. Simpson looked at them in surprise.
34. The news apparently came as a complete surprise.
35. I must admit I was surprised it cost so little.
36. I caught a look of surprise on her face.
37. It was such a pleasant surprise.
38. She could yet surprise us all.
39. A recent poll suggests some surprising changes in public opinion.
40. The conjunction of low inflation and low unemployment came as a very pleasant surprise.
41. One dark brow rose in surprise.
42. She didn't sound surprised when I told her the news.
43. Her promotion to Sales Manager took everyone by surprise.
44. The surprise party was Jane's idea.
45. I'm surprised that you of all people should say that.
46. Much to my surprise , I passed.
47. Much to her surprise he came back the next day.
48. Objects like this turn up at sales with surprising frequency.
49. It came as a complete surprise.
50. It's always surprised me how popular he is.
51. The children were surprised by the sudden entry of their teacher.
52. He looked at me with exaggerated surprise.
53. They were surprised to find that he'd already left.
54. It was the best possible surprise anyone could have given me.
55. A surprise air attack was launched at night.
56. We'll solve the case ourselves and surprise everyone.
57. They think it'll be easy but they have a surprise in store.