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Unexpectedly (Adverb)

Without advance planning; "they met accidentally".

The famous actor arrived unexpectedly at the film festival, surprising his fans and fellow celebrities.
She bumped into her high school sweetheart unexpectedly at a coffee shop downtown.
Her grandmother showed up unexpectedly for her birthday party, bringing a big smile to her face.
After years of separation, they met unexpectedly in a foreign country, rekindling their friendship.
Her ex-boyfriend appeared unexpectedly at the wedding, causing an awkward moment for everyone involved.

In a way that was not expected; "her brother showed up at the wedding out of the blue".

The fire alarm went off unexpectedly, causing the entire office building to be evacuated.
The movie ended unexpectedly with a twist that no one saw coming.
Her brother showed up at the wedding unexpectedly and was welcomed with open arms.
The team won the game unexpectedly, thanks to a surprising last-minute goal.
The snow started falling unexpectedly in the middle of October.