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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Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Weather or unforeseen circumstances could postpone the closures, the release states.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2025
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Vitas Carosella, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Brighton Recreation Area Bishop Lake: The modern campground is closed for electrical and road upgrades, with the reopening delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, per the DNR's website.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Weather or unforeseen circumstances could postpone the closures, the release states.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Aug. 2025
Moreover, an unforeseen twist adds an extra enticing layer to the already stirring and genre-defying show.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 31 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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