Vocab Info
A3 Adverb, No-adjective
思いのほかunexpectedly, surprisingly
Dictionary Definition
Adverb, No-adjective
1.
unexpectedly, surprisingly
All Forms
思いのほか 【おもいのほか】、思いの外 【おもいのほか】、思いの他 【おもいのほか】
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思いのほかの好成績で、気分もルンルンだ。
With unexpectedly good results, I'm in high spirits.
お客さんの到着が思いのほか早く、焦っています。
The arrival of the guest was unexpectedly early, and I am flustered.
入院中の母を訪ねましたが、思いのほか元気そうでした。
I visited my mother in the hospital, and she looked unexpectedly well.
テストは難しかったのに思いのほか良い成績が取れてホッとしている。
The test was difficult, but I am relieved to have gotten unexpectedly good results.
思いのほか優しそうだ
He seems unexpectedly kind.
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