as in sudden
not expected
ran into some unanticipated difficulties with the computer program
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Recent Examples of unanticipated
Canvassing across the industry, people are exploring what some of these unanticipated innovations may look like.
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Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Stan and Russell recently sat down with The Hollywood Reporter to discuss some of the other unanticipated components of the film, starting with Congressman Barnes, something that was first set up in Captain America: Brave New World.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2025
The early flights were handicapped by bulky suits and an unanticipated need for gloves capable of precise movement.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
The discovery of so much life – and such big life – was unanticipated, said Thurber.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unanticipated
Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Stan and Russell recently sat down with The Hollywood Reporter to discuss some of the other unanticipated components of the film, starting with Congressman Barnes, something that was first set up in Captain America: Brave New World.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2025
The early flights were handicapped by bulky suits and an unanticipated need for gloves capable of precise movement.
—Alice George, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
The discovery of so much life – and such big life – was unanticipated, said Thurber.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unanticipated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanticipated
Adjective
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The 2014 retirement of Malcolm (who died in 2017) and sudden spring 2016 departure of Johnson due to the risk of complete hearing loss threw shade on the future.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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As guests hurried into the building to escape the sudden downpour — with a few leaving early, uncertain about how the rest of the day would unfold — Ashley had to think on her feet.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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But during the appearance, an unexpected guest also got some attention from those gathered below!—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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In the middle of a seven-minute piece interpreted in an appropriately serious manner, Urie elicited unexpected giggles from the audience.—
Daniel Vaillancourt,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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“Unanticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unanticipated. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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