as in sudden
not expected
ran into some unanticipated difficulties with the computer program
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Recent Examples of unanticipated
The early flights were handicapped by bulky suits and an unanticipated need for gloves capable of precise movement.
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Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
The discovery of so much life – and such big life – was unanticipated, said Thurber.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
The unanticipated increase in spending for Medi-Cal, California’s health care program for 15 million low-income residents, is the most eye-popping of the many negative factors.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
Yet something about Brandy triggers an unanticipated response from her character’s love interest (Emma Corrin), which throws the project into chaos.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
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Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
The discovery of so much life – and such big life – was unanticipated, said Thurber.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
The unanticipated increase in spending for Medi-Cal, California’s health care program for 15 million low-income residents, is the most eye-popping of the many negative factors.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
Yet something about Brandy triggers an unanticipated response from her character’s love interest (Emma Corrin), which throws the project into chaos.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unanticipated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanticipated
Adjective
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On April 28th, a sudden frequency drop in Spain’s power grid triggered cascading shutdowns, leaving millions without power.—
Mark Le Dain,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Then, all of a sudden, one of those teams had one of the top five players in the league fall right in its lap.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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What’s perhaps unexpected, and has also contributed to Knies’ rise as a bona fide playoff performer?—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Say yes to group chats, catch-ups, or even unexpected collaboration.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
2 May 2025
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“Unanticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unanticipated. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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