Unforeseen: meaning, definitions and examples
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unforeseen
[ ˌʌn.fɔːˈsiːn ]
unexpected events
Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.
Synonyms
sudden, unexpected, unpredicted
Examples of usage
- The storm caused unforeseen delays in the construction project.
- The unforeseen consequences of the decision became apparent only later.
planned events
Events that were not foreseen or predicted.
Synonyms
surprise happenings, unexpected occurrences, unpredicted events
Examples of usage
- The budget did not account for unforeseen expenses.
- They had to adapt to the unforeseen challenges that arose during the trip.
Translations
Translations of the word "unforeseen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imprevisto
🇮🇳 अप्रत्याशित
🇩🇪 unvorhergesehen
🇮🇩 tak terduga
🇺🇦 непередбачений
🇵🇱 nieprzewidziany
🇯🇵 予期しない
🇫🇷 imprévu
🇪🇸 imprevisto
🇹🇷 beklenmedik
🇰🇷 예기치 않은
🇸🇦 غير متوقع
🇨🇿 nepředvídaný
🇸🇰 nepredvídaný
🇨🇳 意外的
🇸🇮 nepričakovan
🇮🇸 óvæntur
🇰🇿 күтпеген
🇬🇪 მოუწონებელი
🇦🇿 gözlənilməz
🇲🇽 imprevisto
Etymology
The word 'unforeseen' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'foresee.' It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century, evolving to its current usage to describe events or situations that were not anticipated or predicted. The concept of the unforeseen has been a recurring theme in literature and philosophy, reflecting the unpredictable nature of life.