unforeseen

adjectiveB2 · Upper-intermediate

Not expected, happening as a surprise.

Meaning of «unforeseen»

adjective

not expected, happening as a surprise

Bad weather caused an unforeseen delay to our flight.

Translation

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«unforeseen» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

not expected

unexpectednot what you thought would happenWe had an unexpected visitor.

suddenhappening quickly, without warningThere was a sudden noise outside.

abruptsudden and often rough or shortThe talk came to an abrupt end.

unforeseenformalnot predicted, so no one was readyThe trip was delayed by unforeseen problems.

Word family

foresee B1 · verbforeseeable B2 · adjectiveforesight C1 · noununforeseen B2 · adjective

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