Contrary to expectations
Example: Contrary to expectations, the sun came out after the rain.
Definition
"Contrary to expectations" is a phrase used to describe a situation where the outcome or event is the opposite of what was anticipated or predicted. It highlights an unexpected result, as in "Contrary to expectations, the sun came out after the rain."
Translations
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contra lo esperado -
in tegenstelling tot de verwachtingen -
contràriament a les expectatives -
contrairement aux attentes -
entgegen den Erwartungen
Etymology
The phrase "contrary to expectations" combines "contrary," derived from Latin 'contrarius' meaning 'opposite,' with "expectations," from Latin 'expectare,' meaning 'to look out for.' Together, they express the idea of something happening against what was foreseen. Did you know? The word "contrary" originally appeared in English in the late 14th century, emphasizing opposition or conflict.
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"Contrary to expectations" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B1) - set 1", containing 123 commonly used expressions.
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