unlooked-for

adjective

un·​looked-for ˌən-ˈlu̇kt-ˌfȯr 

: not foreseen : unexpected

an unlooked-for bonus

Synonyms of unlooked-for

• sudden
• unexpected

Examples of unlooked-for in a Sentence

the interesting stuff found in the attic was an unlooked-for bonus for the new homeowners

Word History

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unlooked-for

adjective

un·​looked-for

ˌən-ˈlu̇kt-ˌfȯ(ə)r, 

ˈən-

: unexpected

an unlooked-for bonus