unforeseen
adjective
un·fore·seen
ˌən-fȯr-ˈsēn 
: not anticipated or expected : not foreseen : unexpected
an unforeseen delay
unforeseen consequences
Examples of unforeseen in a Sentence
there are almost always unforeseen consequences for any major endeavor
unforeseen problems delayed the project beyond its deadline
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Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Weather or unforeseen circumstances could postpone either closure, according to the city.
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—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Cleveland is set to become a seller over the next few weeks.
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Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Weather or unforeseen circumstances could postpone either closure, according to the city.
—arkansasonline.com, 9 July 2025
But the team’s hot streak has come on the back of unforeseen contributions from the likes of Loperfido.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 8 July 2025
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Cleveland is set to become a seller over the next few weeks.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for unforeseen
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“Unforeseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unforeseen. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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