Curveball

Pronunciation: /ˈkɝvˈbɔɫ/

Curveball (noun)

  1. a surprising event or situation that makes things more difficult or complicated.
  2. a type of pitch in baseball that curves as it approaches the batter.

Examples

  • Life often throws a curveball when least expected.
  • A curveball can confuse the batter during a game.

Common collocations: throw a curveball, face a curveball, throw a curveball, hit a curveball

Synonyms of Curveball

Neutral

Antonyms of Curveball

  • — The opposite of a curveball is predictability, where outcomes are known.