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unusual or unexpected :

She told me a surprising thing.

A surprising number of his paintings have survived.

it is surprising (that)

It is not surprising that most parents experience occasional difficulties.

it is surprising how/what etc

It’s surprising how quickly you get used to things.

It is hardly surprising that new mothers often suffer from depression.

THESAURUS

surprising making you feel surprised : It’s surprising how quickly you get used to it. | We got some very surprising results.

astonishing/astounding very surprising. Astounding sounds a little more formal and a little stronger than astonishing : The results of the tests were astounding. | Things are changing at an astonishing speed .

extraordinary very unusual and surprising : It is extraordinary that such a young boy should be so good at maths.

amazing very surprising – used especially about good or impressive things : an amazing achievement | It’s amazing what you can do when you really try.

staggering very surprising, especially by being so large : The project cost a staggering $8 million.

unbelievable ( also incredible ) so surprising that you can hardly believe it : It is unbelievable that she is only the same age as me. | The incredible thing is that he thinks he is ugly.