Surprising is an adjective that describes something that causes astonishment, amazement or shock. The antonyms for the word "surprising" could be "expected," or "ordinary." If something is expected, it is not surprising. It is predictable and anticipated. Similarly, something that is ordinary is not surprising either. It is mundane, unremarkable, and lacks the ability to bring about awe or admiration. Other antonyms for surprising could include predictable, foreseeable, expected, unsurprising, or customary. We all experience surprising situations every day, but it can be just as important to identify what is not surprising to avoid being misled by unfounded expectations.