Cool MateNot surprised vs Predictable
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Not surprised
Top 2,000 (common)
Predictable
Top 2,000 (common)B2adjective
| Not surprised | Predictable | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //nɒt səˈpraɪzd//🇺🇸 //nɑt səˈpraɪzd// | 🇬🇧 /["/prɪˈdɪktəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/prɪˈdɪktəbl/"]/ |
| Meaning | feeling that something is expected and normal | Something that can be expected or guessed easily. |
| Example | When I heard the news, I was not surprised at all. | The movie’s ending was so predictable that I guessed it within the first ten minutes. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | - | B2 |
| Part of speech | adjective | |
| Collocations | not surprised at all, not surprised by, was not surprised, not surprised when, I am not surprised | be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, from, be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, from |
| Antonyms | - | unpredictable, surprising, unexpected |
| Common mistakes | Using 'not surprised' when you should say 'not surprising'., Confusion with 'surprised' as an adjective instead of the phrase., Inappropriate use in overly formal contexts. | Confused with 'predicted' - remember 'predictable' describes the nature of something., Using 'predictable' for unexpected events., Mispronouncing the second syllable as 'table' instead of 'ta-bul'. |
| Usage notes | Use this phrase to express that you are not shocked by a situation. It fits well in everyday conversations but might seem too casual in formal writing. | Use 'predictable' when describing events, behaviors, or outcomes that are easy to foresee. Avoid in highly formal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Not surprised vs Predictable
What's the difference between Not surprised and Predictable?
Not surprised: feeling that something is expected and normal Predictable: Something that can be expected or guessed easily.
Can you show an example of each?
Not surprised: When I heard the news, I was not surprised at all. Predictable: The movie’s ending was so predictable that I guessed it within the first ten minutes.
Can I use Not surprised and Predictable interchangeably?
Not always. Not surprised and Predictable are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.