unscheduled

adjective

un·​sched·​uled ˌən-ˈske-(ˌ)jüld 

-jəld

Canadian also -ˈshe-

British usually -ˈshe-(ˌ)dyüld

: not appointed, assigned, or designated for a fixed time : not scheduled

made an unscheduled stop

unscheduled visits

Examples of unscheduled in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If the unscheduled hours call for some budget glamour, consider a Depression-glass pendant ($38) or a dainty wishing bracelet ($16); if the Sephora gift card has been purchased, consider placing it inside this cheeky and colorful makeup bag ($18). —Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 15 Nov. 2025

In recent days, a record number of air traffic controllers took unscheduled time off causing a cascading effect of hourslong delays for travelers. —Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025

This is nothing more than an unscheduled vacation. —Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Nov. 2025

While the airport currently has restricted access to private and unscheduled flights through December 31, per the FAA notice, the restriction does not affect commercial airline services. —Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unscheduled

• nonscheduled
• rescheduled