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surprising
/səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/
This word is commonly used after verbs like "is" or "seems" to describe a situation (e.g., "It is surprising that..."). Be careful not to confuse "surprising" with "surprised." Use "surprising" for the thing that causes the feeling, and "surprised" for the person who feels it.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, David is in a boardroom while Brian is hiding in the server room.
David Smith
The CEO actually liked my slide deck. Kinda surprising, right?
Brian
Shocking. Now stop bugging me and just reboot your laptop.
💡
David is seeking validation for his 'visionary' work, while Brian uses a dismissive tone and the phrasal verb 'bugging me' (annoying me) to shut down the conversation and return to his technical routine.
Meanings
adjective
causing surprise; unexpected or unusual.
"It is surprising that she finished the marathon in under three hours."