Definition of 予想に反して

予想に反して【よそうにはんしてyosounihanshite】

expression / adverb:

  • contrary to one's expectations

Example Sentences

彼kareはha私たちwatashitachiのno予想に反してyosounihanshite落選rakusenしたshita。
He failed to get elected contrary to our expectation.
予想に反してyosounihanshite楽にrakuni勝てましたkatemashitaねne。
Contrary to expectations, they won with ease.

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