Unforeseeable Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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unforeseeable
un-fore-see-able
Definition
in predicting the future
Not able to be predicted or anticipated; unpredictable.
Synonyms
uncertain, unexpected, unknown, unpredictable.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| unforeseeable |
Use when describing events or outcomes that cannot be predicted due to lack of any hints or signs.
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| unpredictable |
Use when something is constantly changing and cannot be predicted.
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| unexpected |
Use when something happens suddenly or without anticipation.
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| unknown |
Use when referring to something that is not known or has not been discovered yet.
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| uncertain |
Use when describing a situation where the outcome or future is not clear or is doubtful.
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Examples of usage
- It's impossible to plan for every unforeseeable event.
- The consequences of climate change are unforeseeable.
Translations
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Quick facts about “unforeseeable”
Unforeseeable is a 4-syllable adjective (un-fore-see-able). It is pronounced /ˌənfɔɹˈsiəbəɫ/ in American English and /ʌnfɔːsˈiːəbəl/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 4 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #27,468 among the most common English words.
Origin of 'unforeseeable'
The word 'unforeseeable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'foreseeable' which is derived from the verb 'foresee' meaning 'to anticipate or predict.' The concept of foreseeing the future has always intrigued humans, leading to the creation of words like 'unforeseeable' to describe events that cannot be predicted or anticipated.
See also: foreseeable, unforeseeably.
Rhymes
Unforeseeable rhymes with agreeable, disagreeable, foreseeable and forseeable.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,468, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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