as in sudden
not expected
there are almost always unforeseen consequences for any major endeavor unforeseen problems delayed the project beyond its deadline
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Recent Examples of unforeseen
The area is to be cleared for vehicle use during the day, barring unforeseen circumstances.
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Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
There will, of course, be unforeseen consequences.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
The modern campground is closed for electrical and road upgrades, with the reopening delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, per the DNR's website.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In mortgage documents filed in 2021 and reviewed by CNN, Cook pledged to live in her Ann Arbor home as her primary residence for at least one year, unless her lender agreed otherwise or unforeseen circumstances arose.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unforeseen
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
There will, of course, be unforeseen consequences.
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
The modern campground is closed for electrical and road upgrades, with the reopening delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, per the DNR's website.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025
In mortgage documents filed in 2021 and reviewed by CNN, Cook pledged to live in her Ann Arbor home as her primary residence for at least one year, unless her lender agreed otherwise or unforeseen circumstances arose.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforeseen
Adjective
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The condition causes sudden weakness or paralysis in muscles on one side of the face and is, in most cases, temporary, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, while the visit included an educational tour, meetings with local schoolchildren and even an unexpected downpour, the standout moment was the debut of Kate's new hairstyle.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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What begins as a casual conversation about the weather and aching hips gradually deepens into an unexpected friendship—and perhaps something more.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Unforeseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforeseen. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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