UNANTICIPATED Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

unanticipated

adjective

ˌən-an-ˈti-sə-ˌpā-təd

Definition of unanticipated next

as in sudden

not expected ran into some unanticipated difficulties with the computer program

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Recent Examples of unanticipated Spirit executives said their restructuring plan failed because of an unanticipated $100 million spike in fuel costs in March and April. —

Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 May 2026 After an unanticipated five-week break in the season, Formula One resumed action this past weekend in Miami. —

Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026 The approach, however, risks losses in the event of an unanticipated jump in prices. —

Max Zahn, ABC News, 1 May 2026 Three races in, there’ve been unforeseen winners, unpredicted changes to the schedule and the unanticipated reality of regulation changes dawning. —

Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unanticipated

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanticipated

Adjective

Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
There was a sudden flourishing of knives, blades flashing in the market lights.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026