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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An offseason roster shakeup could alter the clubhouse’s look and feel in unforeseen ways.
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Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Veronica, however, admits that getting used to her newer figure has led to unforeseen emotional roadblocks.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
The piling on of hurdles, unforeseen challenges, and calamities is almost ridiculous.
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That way, if the weather or unforeseen forces create a kink in your plans, warm and dry shelter is nearby.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Veronica, however, admits that getting used to her newer figure has led to unforeseen emotional roadblocks.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
The piling on of hurdles, unforeseen challenges, and calamities is almost ridiculous.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 7 Oct. 2025
That way, if the weather or unforeseen forces create a kink in your plans, warm and dry shelter is nearby.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 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 Oct. 2025.
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