unlooked-for

unlooked–for

adjective

Definition of UNLOOKED-FOR

not expected <the interesting stuff found in the attic was an unlooked-for bonus for the new homeowners>

Synonyms abrupt, sudden, unanticipated, unforeseen, unlooked-for

Related Words unintended, unplanned; improbable, unlikely; startling, surprising

Near Antonyms predicted, prophesied; unsurprising

Antonyms anticipated, expected, foreseen

Seen & Heard

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