surprising
UK: səˈpraɪzɪŋ | US: sərˈpraɪzɪŋ
adj. causing a feeling of wonder or astonishment
adj. unexpected or unusual
The word "surprising" derives from the verb "surprise," which entered English in the late 15th century from Middle French surprendre ("to overtake, seize"). The French term itself combines sur- (Latin super-, meaning "over") + prendre ("to take," from Latin prehendere). The suffix -ing converts the verb into an adjective, indicating the quality of causing astonishment. Over time, "surprising" evolved to emphasize the unexpected nature of an event or action.
The magician's trick was truly surprising.
Her sudden resignation came as a surprising development.
The test results were surprisingly good.
He gave a surprising answer to the difficult question.
The weather took a surprising turn in the afternoon.