Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unanticipated

adjective

/ˌənˌan.tɪˈpas.ɪ.t̬ɪd/

Definition

Not expected or predicted.

Examples

The weather forecast was slightly off, and the unanticipated rain caught everyone off guard.
His unanticipated decision to move abroad shocked his family and friends.
They faced unanticipated challenges during the project, which required quick adjustments.

Meaning

The term ‘unanticipated’ refers to something that occurs without prior expectation or foreknowledge, often resulting in surprise or a reaction to the unexpected.