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
With all due respect to Daniel Jones, Javonte Williams, Deebo Samuel and everyone else enjoying renaissance seasons, DK Metcalf might be the veteran who’s reinvented himself in the most unforeseen way.
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Andy Behrens, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Veronica, however, admits that getting used to her newer figure has led to unforeseen emotional roadblocks.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
The piling on of hurdles, unforeseen challenges, and calamities is almost ridiculous.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 7 Oct. 2025
That way, if the weather or unforeseen forces create a kink in your plans, warm and dry shelter is nearby.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
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Andy Behrens, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Veronica, however, admits that getting used to her newer figure has led to unforeseen emotional roadblocks.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
The piling on of hurdles, unforeseen challenges, and calamities is almost ridiculous.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 7 Oct. 2025
That way, if the weather or unforeseen forces create a kink in your plans, warm and dry shelter is nearby.
—Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforeseen
Adjective
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Most aneurysms are symptom-free, but sudden severe headaches or vision changes can signal a life-threatening rupture.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Their shoes’ aesthetic blends modern minimalism with classic styles that are designed to be subtle enough for everyday wear but with a twist thanks to the footwear’s unexpected details.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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But on the walk over, the night took an unexpected turn when one of the girls in his group, Holly, broke a heel.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Unforeseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforeseen. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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