unforeseen
adjective
un·fore·seen
ˌən-fȯr-ˈsēn 
: not anticipated or expected : not foreseen : unexpected
an unforeseen delay
unforeseen consequences
Examples of unforeseen in a Sentence
there are almost always unforeseen consequences for any major endeavor
unforeseen problems delayed the project beyond its deadline
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David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
The future membership store at Willard Hagan Drive on South Hartmann Drive is on track to open in early 2026 without any unforeseen delays, according to a company spokesperson.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Nov. 2025
The technology inside data centers could change, creating unforeseen challenges.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Even with an unforeseen end-of-game Chiefs possession, the Bills’ defense came up huge.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unforeseen
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“Unforeseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unforeseen. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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