Unexpected occurrences: meaning, definitions and examples

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unexpected occurrences

 

[ ˌənɪkˈspɛktɪd əˈkʌrənsɪz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in daily life

Events that happen unexpectedly or without warning, often causing confusion or surprise. These occurrences are not planned or anticipated.

Synonyms

surprises, unanticipated incidents, unforeseen events

Examples of usage

  • The unexpected occurrences of the day left everyone feeling disoriented.
  • She was taken aback by the unexpected occurrences that unfolded before her eyes.
Context #2 | Noun

in business

Unplanned events that happen in the course of business operations, such as sudden changes in market conditions or unforeseen challenges.

Synonyms

surprise events, unforeseen circumstances, unpredicted situations

Examples of usage

  • The company had to adapt quickly to the unexpected occurrences in the market.
  • Dealing with unexpected occurrences is a crucial skill for successful business leaders.

Translations

Translations of the word "unexpected occurrences" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ocorrências inesperadas

🇮🇳 अप्रत्याशित घटनाएँ

🇩🇪 unerwartete Vorkommnisse

🇮🇩 kejadian tak terduga

🇺🇦 несподівані події

🇵🇱 nieoczekiwane zdarzenia

🇯🇵 予期しない出来事 (よきしないできごと)

🇫🇷 événements inattendus

🇪🇸 ocurrencias inesperadas

🇹🇷 beklenmedik olaylar

🇰🇷 예상치 못한 사건 (yesangchi mothan sageon)

🇸🇦 حوادث غير متوقعة

🇨🇿 nečekané události

🇸🇰 neočakávané udalosti

🇨🇳 意外的事件 (yìwài de shìjiàn)

🇸🇮 nepričakovani dogodki

🇮🇸 óvænt atvik

🇰🇿 күтпеген оқиғалар

🇬🇪 მოულოდნელი მოვლენები

🇦🇿 gözlənilməz hadisələr

🇲🇽 sucesos inesperados

Etymology

The term 'unexpected occurrences' originated from the combination of 'unexpected,' meaning not expected or anticipated, and 'occurrences,' which refers to events or incidents. The phrase highlights the element of surprise or unpredictability in various situations, whether in daily life or business operations.