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A "predictable surprise" describes a situation or circumstance in which avoidable crises are marginalized in order to satisfy economic and social policies
Predictable_surprise
2010 film by James Mangold
suffice for audiences desperate for the bankable paradox known as the predictable surprise, and willing to overlook a galumphing mediocrity in order to concentrate
Knight_and_Day
Music album released with little or no prior publicity
experimentation, while the surprise albums from Radiohead, James Blake and Chance The Rapper were unadventurous and predictable. Zoladz concluded that at
Surprise_album
2022 film directed by Venkat Prabhu
devolves into an unoriginal crime film with a facile conclusion and predictable surprise." Behindwoods gave a rating 2.75 out of 5 stars, stating that "the
Manmadha_Leelai_(2022_film)
2026 studio album by Drake
continued that "the R&B-steeped Habibti is lost at sea, buoyed only by the predictable, but effective, 'WNBA'" and that like Maid of Honour, the record is "#forthegirls"
Habibti_(album)
Medical treatment facility specializing in emergency medicine
2008), Emergency Surge Capacity: The Failure to Prepare for the "Predictable Surprise", Washington, D.C.: United States House Committee on Oversight and
Emergency_department
Administration. Retrieved October 18, 2017. Schieber, Sylvester (2012). The Predictable Surprise: The Unraveling of the U.S. Retirement System. New York: Oxford University
History of Social Security in the United States
History_of_Social_Security_in_the_United_States
Emotional state experienced as the result of an unexpected event
eyebrows, at least momentarily, is the most distinctive and predictable sign of surprise. Despite the facial feedback hypothesis (that facial display
Surprise_(emotion)
Canadian-born author
to Effective Negotiating (Harvard Business School Press, 2006) Predictable Surprises: The Disasters You Should Have Seen Coming, and how to Prevent Them
Michael_D._Watkins
American behavioral economist (born 1955)
Sole 24 ore S.p.A., 2009. Bazerman, Max, and Michael D. Watkins. Predictable Surprises. Paperback ed. Harvard Business School Press, 2008. Malhotra, Deepak
Max_H._Bazerman
Game played primarily with babies
joke-like structure: surprise, balanced with expectation. Linguist Iris Nomikou has compared the game to a dialogue given the predictable back-and-forth pattern
Peekaboo
Interpersonal communication theory
that includes certainty–uncertainty, conventionally–uniqueness, predictability–surprise, and routine–novelty." Things must be consistent but not mundane
Relational_dialectics
Month of 1964
Age (Melbourne), November 2, 1964, p1 Sylvester J. Schieber, The Predictable Surprise: The Unraveling of the U.S. Retirement System (Oxford University
November_1964
1973 studio album by Lynsey de Paul
first album, Surprise, demonstrated a ready facility for melody and catchy hooks, but also a knack for sidestepping the most predictable pop clichés."
Surprise (Lynsey de Paul album)
Surprise_(Lynsey_de_Paul_album)
Phenomenon in economics and accounting
subsequent quarterly earnings announcements following the initial surprise, suggesting a predictable pattern of price movements. Bernard and Thomas (1990) found
Post–earnings-announcement drift
Post–earnings-announcement_drift
Chief body of the U.S. Federal Reserve System that sets national monetary policy
minutes around an FOMC announcement. Puzzlingly, these surprises turn out to be partly predictable from information available before meetings. Economists
Federal_Open_Market_Committee
2023 Indian film directed by Nikhil Bhat
scathing review for Film Companion, Rahul Desai reviewed, "Apurva is predictable, tasteless and frighteningly dull, ticking genre boxes because they're
Apurva_(2023_film)
Indian actress (born 1992)
Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 12 January 2023. "Sita Ramam Movie Review : A predictable but poetic tale of love". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 August 2022
Mrunal_Thakur
1995 comedy film directed by Andy Tennant
Times called the film a predictable but fun romp. Roger Ebert called it harmless and fitfully amusing with a numbingly predictable plot and praiseworthy
It_Takes_Two_(1995_film)
Learning. New York: Oxford University Press. Kamin LJ (1969). "Predictability, surprise, attention, and conditioning". In Campbell BA, Church RM (eds.)
Animal_cognition
2024 studio album by Kendrick Lamar
GNX is the sixth studio album by American rapper Kendrick Lamar. It was surprise-released on November 22, 2024, through PGLang and Interscope Records. The
GNX_(album)
McKinsey Quarterly: 38. Watkins, Michael; Bazerman, Max (2003). "Predictable Surprises: The disaster you should have seen coming". Harvard Business Review:
Strategy_and_uncertainty
Purchasable video game item containing random rewards
Vic (October 17, 2017). "Government response to loot box concern is predictably non-committal". Eurogamer. Retrieved October 17, 2017. Hood, Vic (October
Loot_box
2025 Indian film by Mani Ratnam
the cinematography and the staging, but criticized the second half's predictable screenplay. The film was a box-office bomb, but became one of the highest-grossing
Thug_Life_(2025_film)
American psychologist (1927–2017)
blocking: Comment on Maes et al.(2016). [1] Kamin, L. J. (1969). Predictability, surprise, attention, and conditioning. In B. A. Campbell & R. M . Church
Leon_Kamin
2026 Indian film
about a veteran fighting a sand mafia. It relies on dated tropes and a predictable screenplay." Sana Farzeen of India Today gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and
Subedaar_(film)
270-271. Bazerman, M., & Watkins, M. (2004). Preventing predictable surprises - in Predictable surprises: the disasters you should have seen coming, and how
Mutual_Gains_Approach
2026 South Korean television series
real people". Joel Keller of Decider noted that the narrative follows a predictable structure typical of K-dramas, adding that its extended episode length
Perfect_Crown
2022 film by Raj Singh Chaudhary
score, and its homages to the Western genre, though some criticized its predictable story, screenplay, and editing. At the 2022 Filmfare OTT Awards, Thar
Thar_(film)
Theory of response to surprise events
black swan events is a metaphor that describes an event that comes as a surprise, has a major effect, and is often inappropriately rationalized after the
Black_swan_theory
An earnings surprise, or unexpected earnings, in accounting, is the difference between the reported earnings and the expected earnings of an entity. Measures
Earnings_surprise
Annual international song competition
attempt to reduce the impact of bloc voting and to make the outcome less predictable. The contest has been used as a launching point for artists who went
Eurovision_Song_Contest
English singer, actress (born 1995)
2024). "Britain's Got Talent: The Final, review: Sydnie Christmas is a predictable winner – but at least she's British". The Telegraph. London. Archived
Sydnie_Christmas
Type of confirmation bias
common tendency for people to perceive past events as having been more predictable than they were. After an event has occurred, people often believe that
Hindsight_bias
American animated web series
Kindergarten appeal". Russ Burlingame of The Beat praised BFDI's avoidance of "predictable traits" and "lazy jokes". Tim Surette, writing for TV Guide, praised
Battle_for_Dream_Island
Elaboration on classical conditioning in psychology
Classical conditioning Rescorla–Wagner model Kamin, L.J. (1969). Predictability, surprise, attention and conditioning. In B.A. Campbell & R.M. Church (eds
Blocking_effect
Indian actor, born 1995
bags another movie". Deccan Chronicle. "Paper Boy Movie Review {2/5}: A predictable love story which turns into a sobfest with endless sermons and unnecessary
Santosh_Sobhan
2025 film by Jithin K. Jose
haunting, surprise-laden thriller". Gautham S. of Pinkvilla rated 3.5/5 and highlighted Mammootty's portrayal but found the narrative predictable. Rohit
Kalamkaval
2025 film by Scott Derrickson
until its action-thriller obligations steer proceedings back onto a more predictable path." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a
The_Gorge_(film)
2026 film by Tom Harper
noting that the film moves quickly through familiar material toward a predictable conclusion. James Mottram in NME also gave the film 3 out of 5 stars
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
Peaky_Blinders:_The_Immortal_Man
2018 South Korean comedy-drama film by Choi Sung-hyun
Min-sik of The Korea Herald called the characters and plot "generic and predictable" but praised the acting performance of the film. Shim Sun-ah of Yonhap
Keys_to_the_Heart
Upcoming film by Christopher Nolan
Retrieved June 3, 2026. Gray, Teresia (May 14, 2026). "Elon Musk's Predictable Backlash to The Odyssey's Lupita Nyong'o Casting". The Mary Sue. Archived
The_Odyssey_(2026_film)
1998 British TV film directed by Jack Gold
were mixed, with critics finding the story and conclusion of the film predictable, although with praise for the cast performances, particularly Thaw. In
Goodnight_Mister_Tom_(film)
Lack of quantifiable knowledge in economics
decision under different types of uncertainty. The difference between predictable variation and unpredictable variation is one of the fundamental issues
Knightian_uncertainty
2025 Indian crime drama streaming series
a "predictable tale of haunting crime, humanity, and survival," praising Arora’s acting but suggesting the writing left little room for surprise. Troy
Janaawar_–_The_Beast_Within
2017 film by Neil Burger
Cranston's chemistry and performances but criticized the plot for being "predictable and cliché". Speeding through New York City in a Ferrari, Dell Scott
The_Upside
2025 film by Gareth Edwards
(July 1, 2025). "'Jurassic World Rebirth' Review – Core DNA Gets Lost in Predictable Summer Blockbuster". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on
Jurassic_World_Rebirth
Field of mathematics and science based on non-linear systems and initial conditions
the system would no longer be predictable. This is most prevalent in the case of weather, which is generally predictable only about a week ahead. This
Chaos_theory
2025 American film by Anders Lindwall
story through predictable ups and downs reminiscent of Hallmark movies. Joe Leydon of Variety described the film as a "ponderous and predictable drama" that
Green_and_Gold
2019 film directed by Maruthi
Sathamanam Bhavati Ammammagarillu "Pratiroju Pandaage Movie Review: Predictable but saved by good performances". The Times of India. timesofindia. Retrieved
Prati_Roju_Pandage
American actor (born 1980)
Tallerico said, "What's kind of refreshing about About Alex is that the predictable map through the clichés of this subgenre that seems to be charted in
Jason_Ritter
2024 Indian film by Amar Kaushik
also commending Shraddha Kapoor and Pankaj Tripathi. Though she noted a predictable climax, she emphasised that the film effectively balances horror and
Stree_2
cautious; computer scientist Chris Tofts; science funding often liked the predictable, and possibly the banal, and was cautious - it distinctly preferred the
List_of_Equinox_episodes
2009 film by Charles Guard, Thomas Guard
the Rotten Tomatoes' critical consensus stating that it "suffers from predictable plot twists", but called it "moody and reasonably involving". The film
The_Uninvited_(2009_film)
2023 studio album by Drake
Morgan Britton wrote that the album is "sadly, frustratingly and perhaps predictably" seeing Drake "succumb to many of the same worst habits that have marred
For_All_the_Dogs
2015 film
positive review, adding it "starts off on a promising note; ends up being predictable", and that "what works for this comedy thriller though is the fact that
Dongaata_(2015_film)
2025 studio album by Taylor Swift
while Pitchfork's Anna Gaca and NME's Kristen S. Hé deemed it familiar, predictable, and comfortable territory for Swift. Alexis Petridis of The Guardian
The_Life_of_a_Showgirl
2025 Indian film by Sekhar Kammula
Kirubhakar (20 June 2025). "Kuberaa Review: Dhanush, Nagarjuna's Film Is A Predictable But Engaging Tale Of Greed". News18. Retrieved 22 June 2025. Dundoo,
Kuberaa
Comedy film by Jon Favreau
presentation of family dynamics. Joe Leydon from Variety found the film's plot predictable and slow-paced, but noted "the trip itself is never less than pleasant
Chef_(2014_film)
1998 film by Ivan Reitman
the performances and chemistry of Ford and Heche, but criticism of the predictable screenplay. The film was a box-office success, grossing $164.8 million
Six_Days,_Seven_Nights
American film by Trish Sie
if those charms aren't quite enough to compensate for a frustratingly predictable plot." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a
Players_(2024_film)
British rapper (born 1998)
"Central Cee left a Drake collab off new LP because it would have "seemed predictable"". REVOLT. Archived from the original on 29 January 2025. Retrieved 29
Central_Cee
2025 Indian Tamil film by Dhanush
"Despite all its good intentions, Idli Kadai ends up being a predictable affair with minimal surprises and innovation". Avinash Ramachandran of Cinema Express
Idli_Kadai
American singer-songwriter (born 1989)
14, 2015). "Taylor Swift's Partnership With Apple Is a Landmark — and Predictable — Deal". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 22, 2025.
Taylor_Swift
Palestinian people and calls upon all States to ensure that the UNRWA receives predictable sustained and sufficient funding to fulfill its mandate; invited the
Diplomatic impact of the Gaza war
Diplomatic_impact_of_the_Gaza_war
2024 film by Neeraj Pandey
performance from Shergill but falls short due to excessive melodrama and predictable twists. While the film begins with promise, its slow pacing and lack
Sikandar_Ka_Muqaddar
American singer and songwriter (born 1958)
Madonna", and that public reactions to her provocative videos were "predictably contradictory". Metz and Benson said that critical and public discussions
Madonna
1971 American film directed by Stuart Hagmann
avoided melodrama seen in other drug films but found that it had predictable surprises and failed to explain "crucial" questions. He wrote, "[It] is full
Believe_in_Me_(1971_film)
Character who is quickly killed off
pejoratively to point out a redshirt's lack of good characterization or the predictability of the character's death. Redshirt deaths are often used to emphasize
Redshirt_(stock_character)
2020 novel by Matt Haig
the accessible fantastical logic and playful tone but noting that the predictable narrative and light treatment of suicide render the fantasy sweet yet
The_Midnight_Library
2025 Indian-Malayalam language film
a "perfect thriller climax," the film resulted in a complicated and predictable narrative. He also noted that the film fails to maintain an intriguing
Mirage_(2025_film)
2016 film by Garry Marshall
us for the offensively stupid, shamelessly manipulative, ridiculously predictable and hopelessly dated crapfest that is Mother's Day." Peter Bradshaw,
Mother's_Day_(2016_film)
writers and she is reprimanded for consulting with Valerie. When the line predictably fails to land with the audience, the writers create a new line that pokes
List_of_The_Comeback_episodes
2025 Indian film by Ravi Chhabriya
but delivers a predictable mystery with meme-style humour, stellar casting, and an underwhelming plot that lacks suspense and surprise." Shreyas Pande
Detective_Sherdil
Indian Kannada language romantic action drama film
Mirror. Retrieved 29 January 2026. "Surya Power of Love Movie Review: A Predictable Plot with Engaging Moments". The Times of India. Retrieved 29 January
Surya:_The_Power_of_Love
American rock band
a darker album, both musically and lyrically. Backed by the singles "Predictable" and "I Just Wanna Live", The Chronicles of Life and Death continued
Good_Charlotte
American ice hockey player (born 2001)
problems plaguing the Canadiens against the Maple Leafs have been all too predictable". The Athletic. Archived from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved
Cole_Caufield
British and American media executive (born 1949)
while Wintour had not lost her touch, the magazine had become "stale and predictable", as a reader had recently complained. "To read Vogue in recent years
Anna_Wintour
2026 video game
Alien to be derivative rip-offs, and TheGamer found the plot largely predictable until its final act. The updated inventory system was viewed favourably
Directive_8020
2014 film by William Eubank
going in, the more intrigued they'll be by the story's not entirely predictable twists and turns." He writes that when "the film pulls its flashiest
The_Signal_(2014_film)
Pupilliary dilation from cognitive effort
with the informational change or surprise in the environment. Larger dilations occur for transitions from predictable to unpredictable contexts, highlighting
Task-invoked pupillary response
Task-invoked_pupillary_response
2006 American romantic comedy-drama film by Wayne Wang
Queen Latifah as "soft, bold and very funny, infusing this otherwise predictable movie with a contagious charm." She added, "While this is not exactly
Last_Holiday_(2006_film)
Emergency management term
imagination is a phrase applied to an undesirable yet seemingly predictable circumstance—predictable particularly in hindsight—that occurs unanticipated.[citation
Failure_of_imagination
2006 film by Nancy Meyers
visual design and the performances of the cast, but criticism for its predictable plot. Iris Simpkins, a society columnist for The Daily Telegraph in London
The_Holiday
2024 Indian film by Venkat Prabhu
Sistu, Suhas (5 September 2024). "'The GOAT' review: Vijay shines, but predictable storyline drags". The Hans India. Archived from the original on 8 September
The_Greatest_of_All_Time
2017 American film
to carry us through the years of big studio films and over produced predictable cash grabs." Alternately, Brad Miska also reviewing for Bloody Disgusting
Victor_Crowley_(film)
Canadian-Greek actress and screenwriter (born 1962)
2025. Rubins, Dan (January 15, 2025). "Review: Pen Pals, a Sweetly Predictable Friendship Drama About Two Ordinary Women". TheatreMania. Retrieved February
Nia_Vardalos
2024 Indian film by Kalees
fearless cop. His performance adds depth and conviction to the otherwise predictable narrative.[...] The movie has its moments as an actioner, but in terms
Baby_John_(film)
Indian actress (born 1991)
Adhura Sach review: Pankaj Tripathi sleepwalks through this boring, predictable murder mystery". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 29 August 2022. Ronak Kotecha
Shweta_Basu_Prasad
Sony Pictures Animation film
praising its "wildly imaginative visuals" and strong voice cast despite a predictable plot and "relentless" pacing. William Bibbiani of TheWrap gave it a more
Goat_(2026_film)
2025 American slasher film
and Jeff Miller, has a few funny moments, but it ultimately felt a bit predictable. However, it has affectionately goofy moments of Popeye lore. And that's
Popeye_the_Slayer_Man
American actor (born 1987)
Christopher (November 18, 2018). "Creed II First Reviews: A Solid, if Predictable, Sequel". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on April 23, 2019
Michael_B._Jordan
1994 American film
performance in the title role holds much surprise. The wild-child story of 'Nell' unfolds in unexpectedly predictable ways, clinging fiercely to the banal
Nell_(film)
2020 Indian crime drama film
following all necessary protocols. But then it quickly slips into a predictable rise-and-fall-and-rise narrative with egos and corruption breaking up
Class_of_'83
2025 American television series
overreliance on franchise extensions, noting its familiar and sometimes predictable storytelling but praising the performance of Hall and the appeal of its
Dexter:_Resurrection
2024 Indian Bengali film
mentioned that it lacks nuances and is too simplistic with a fairly predictable ending. Subhodeep Bandyopadhyay of The Wall rated the film 7 out of 10
Eta_Amader_Golpo
2025 Indian film by Karthik Gattamneni
the comedic detours slowed down the pacing, and that the climax was predictable. Reviewing the Hindi version, Bollywood Hungama gave the film 3 stars
Mirai_(2025_film)
1980 American satirical comedy film
sophomoric, obvious, predictable, corny, and quite often very funny. And the reason it's funny is frequently because it's sophomoric, predictable, corny, etc."
Airplane!
2019 Indian film by Aditya Dhar
Mirchandani. The story-telling has the scale and the narrative beats are predictable but satisfying", but found the plot simplistic in places. Raja Sen of
Uri:_The_Surgical_Strike
2025 novel by Suzanne Collins
of The Johns Hopkins News-Letter criticized it for being "safer, more predictable and ultimately less thought-provoking" than previous installments. Frank
Sunrise_on_the_Reaping
PREDICTABLE SURPRISE
PREDICTABLE SURPRISE
Girl/Female
Tamil
Anuhya | அநà¯à®¹à¯à®¯à®¾
Little sister, Unpredictable
Anuhya | அநà¯à®¹à¯à®¯à®¾
Girl/Female
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
Surprise; Amazing
Surname or Lastname
Polish
Polish : variant of Wielgus.English : nickname for a wild or unpredictable person, from a variant of Wildgoose.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Surprise
Boy/Male
African
A surprise; unexpected.
Boy/Male
Arabic
Superior Thing which Isn't in the Hand of Anyone; Unpredictable
Girl/Female
Indian
Little sister, Unpredictable
Girl/Female
Bengali, Hindu, Indian, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sikh, Telugu
Different; Beyond Ones Expectations; Little Sister; Beyond Imagination; Unpredictable; Name of Durga
Girl/Female
Tamil
Anoohya | அநூஹà¯à®¯à®¾Â
Little sister, Unpredictable
Anoohya | அநூஹà¯à®¯à®¾Â
Girl/Female
American, German, Italian
Whimsical; Unpredictable; Fanciful; Ruled by Whim; Impulsive
Girl/Female
Indian
Little sister, Unpredictable
Boy/Male
Tamil
Sun, Unpredictable and radicalism
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Sun; Unpredictable and Radicalism
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for an unpredictable, wayward person, from Middle English gerysshe ‘wild’, ‘changeable’. Compare Geary.Possibly an altered spelling of German Gerisch, a variant of Giersch.
Girl/Female
Indian, Tamil
Predictable
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Anglo-Norman French chivere, chevre ‘goat’ (Latin capra ‘nanny goat’), applied as a nickname for an unpredictable or temperamental person, or a metonymic occupational name for a goatherd.Born in London in about 1614, the son of spinner William Cheaver, Ezekiel Cheever came to Boston in June 1637. After a brief sojourn in New Haven, CT, he was master of the Boston Latin School from 1670 until his death in 1708. He had twelve children; his youngest son, also called Ezekiel, was the clerk to the court in the infamous Salem witchcraft trials of 1692.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from places in Buckinghamshire and Somerset. The former was earlier Rockholt, and was so named from Old English hrÅc ‘rook’ (perhaps a byname) + holt ‘wood’. The second element of the Somerset place is probably (and more predictably) Old English well(a) ‘spring’, ‘stream’ (see Well).
Girl/Female
Indian
Surprise
Girl/Female
Tamil
Aashcharya | ஆஷà¯à®šà®°à¯à®¯
Surprise
Aashcharya | ஆஷà¯à®šà®°à¯à®¯
Girl/Female
Indian, Tamil, Telugu
Surprise
PREDICTABLE SURPRISE
PREDICTABLE SURPRISE
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Modern, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
One who is Peaceful; Calm; Lord Hanuman
Girl/Female
Spanish
Famous.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Special flower of heaven
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Finnish, German, Greek, Latin, Portuguese
Bold; Strong Like a Lion; Lion; Brave; Hardy; Lion-bold
Boy/Male
Tamil
Duraadhara | தà¯à®°à®¾à®¤à¯à®°à®¾
One of the kauravas
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly West Midlands)
English (chiefly West Midlands) : metonymic occupational name for a fuller, from Middle English tred(en) ‘to tread’ + well ‘well’. Fulling was the process by which newly woven cloth was cleaned and shrunk by the use of heat, water, and pressure (from treading) before finally being stretched and laid out to dry on tenter hooks.
Boy/Male
English
From the dene.
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Indian, Kannada, Punjabi, Sikh
One who Wins her Own Heart; Conqueror of the Mind
Boy/Male
American, British, Danish, English, French, German, Scottish, Swedish
Place Name; Where Birch Trees Grow; From the Fortified Settlement; From a Birch Tree; Bright; Shining
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Nottinghamshire)
English (chiefly Nottinghamshire) : of uncertain derivation; perhaps from the Middle English female personal name Amabilia, from Latin amabilis ‘lovable’.
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PREDICTABLE SURPRISE
n.
A general abstract conception, so called from being universally applicable to, or predicable of, each individual or species contained under it.
n.
The quality or state of being predicable, or affirmable of something, or attributed to something.
n.
A class of objects divided into several subordinate species; a class more extensive than a species; a precisely defined and exactly divided class; one of the five predicable conceptions, or sorts of terms.
n.
To strike with wonder, astonishment, or confusion, by something sudden, unexpected, or remarkable; to confound; as, his conduct surprised me.
n.
One who surprises.
a.
That may be predicted.
n.
Anything affirmable of another; especially, a general attribute or notion as affirmable of, or applicable to, many individuals.
a.
Worthy of belief.
a.
Deserving or possessing reputation or esteem; reputable; estimable.
n.
To lead (one) to do suddenly and without forethought; to bring (one) into some unexpected state; -- with into; as, to be surprised into an indiscretion; to be surprised into generosity.
n.
One of the five most general relations of attributes involved in logical arrangements, namely, genus, species, difference, property, and accident.
n.
The quality of being creditable.
a.
Not creditable; injurious to reputation; disgraceful; disreputable.
a.
Bringing credit, reputation, or honor; honorable; as, such conduct is highly creditable to him.
imp. & p. p.
of Surprise
adv.
In a creditable manner; reputably; with credit.
a.
Capable of being predicated or affirmed of something; affirmable; attributable.
a.
Having the feelings and inclinations creditable to man; having a disposition to treat other human beings or animals with kindness; kind; benevolent.
n.
That which makes, or helps to make, anything such as it is; anything belonging to a subject, or predicable of it; distinguishing property, characteristic, or attribute; peculiar power, capacity, or virtue; distinctive trait; as, the tones of a flute differ from those of a violin in quality; the great quality of a statesman.
n.
The state of being surprised, or taken unawares, by some act or event which could not reasonably be foreseen; emotion excited by what is sudden and strange; a suddenly excited feeling of wonder or astonishment.