in an unexpected way

Synonyms

out of thin air

Examples

Important benefits often accrue to states that behave in an unexpected way. John Mearsheimer

All great inventions emerge from a long sequence of small sparks; the first idea often isn't all that good, but thanks to collaboration it later sparks another idea, or it's reinterpreted in an unexpected way. Collaboration brings small sparks together to generate breakthrough innovation. Scott Belsky

Words in the phrase

in an unexpected way

Close letter words and terms

in an ugly manner in an unbiased manner in an undertone in an unfair manner in an unfortunate position in an unfriendly manner