surprising

(verb) cause to be surprised. Synonyms: surprise. Example: "The news really surprised me."

(verb) come upon or take unawares. Synonyms: surprise. Examples: "She surprised the couple." "He surprised an interesting scene."

(verb) attack by storm; attack suddenly. Synonyms: storm, surprise.

(adj) causing surprise or wonder or amazement. Synonyms: surprising (vs. unsurprising). Examples: "The report shows a surprising lack of hard factual data." "Leaped up with surprising agility." "She earned a surprising amount of money."