unforeseen

adjective
/ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/

Meaning

Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.

Example Sentences

The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.

Synonyms

unexpected, surprising, unpredicted, sudden, abrupt

Antonyms

expected, predicted, anticipated

Collocations

unforeseen circumstances, unforeseen events, unforeseen difficulties, unforeseen problems

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