의외로 + adjective/verb: 의외로 쉽다, 의외로 잘하다
unexpectedly, surprisingly
Example
시험이 의외로 쉬웠어요.
The test was surprisingly easy.
Word parts
의 thought+외 outside
Literally 'outside of one's thoughts'.
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의외로 + adjective/verb: 의외로 쉽다, 의외로 잘하다
unexpectedly, surprisingly
Example
시험이 의외로 쉬웠어요.
The test was surprisingly easy.
Word parts
Literally 'outside of one's thoughts'.