surprisingness

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

surprisingness
    n 1: extraordinariness by virtue of being unexpected; "the
         unexpectedness of the warm welcome" [syn: {unexpectedness},
         {surprisingness}] [ant: {expectedness}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Surprising \Sur*pris"ing\, a.
   Exciting surprise; extraordinary; of a nature to excite
   wonder and astonishment; as, surprising bravery; a surprising
   escape from danger. -- {Sur*pris"ing*ly}, adv. --
   {Sur*pris"ing*ness}, n.
   [1913 Webster]

   Syn: Wonderful; extraordinary; unexpected; astonishing;
        striking.
        [1913 Webster] Surquedous