unanticipated
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


un·an·tic·i·pat·ed

adjective \ˌən-an-ˈti-sə-ˌpā-təd\

Definition of UNANTICIPATED

: not anticipated : unexpected, unforeseen
un·an·tic·i·pat·ed·ly adverb

Examples of UNANTICIPATED

  1. The new policy has had some unanticipated side effects.
  2. <ran into some unanticipated difficulties with the computer program>

First Known Use of UNANTICIPATED

circa 1779

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: unanxious
Previous Word in the Dictionary: unanswered
All Words Near: unanticipated

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up unanticipated? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

#6: Flabbergast
: to overwhelm with shock,
surprise, or wonder
See All Top 25 Entries »
Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More