Unpredicted: meaning, definitions and examples
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unpredicted
[ ʌnprɪˈdɪktɪd ]
in a sentence
Not predicted or expected; not foreseen.
Synonyms
surprising, unexpected, unforeseen.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| unpredicted |
Used when referring to events or outcomes that were not anticipated or not calculated in advance.
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| unexpected |
Used when something happens that was not expected, often leading to reactions of shock or inconvenience.
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| unforeseen |
Often used in a formal or serious context to describe events or consequences that were not anticipated and usually carry negative implications.
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| surprising |
Used when describing something that elicits a reaction of shock or astonishment, often positively.
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Examples of usage
- The sudden storm was an unpredicted event.
- Her unpredicted absence left us scrambling to cover her responsibilities.
Translations
Translations of the word "unpredicted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 imprevisto
🇮🇳 अप्रत्याशित
🇩🇪 unvorhergesehen
🇮🇩 tak terduga
🇺🇦 непередбачений
🇵🇱 nieprzewidziany
🇯🇵 予期しない
🇫🇷 imprévu
🇪🇸 imprevisto
🇹🇷 beklenmedik
🇰🇷 예측하지 못한
🇸🇦 غير متوقع
🇨🇿 nepředvídaný
🇸🇰 nepredvídaný
🇨🇳 未预料到的
🇸🇮 nepričakovan
🇮🇸 ófyrirséður
🇰🇿 күтілмеген
🇬🇪 გაუთვალისწინებელი
🇦🇿 gözlənilməz
🇲🇽 imprevisto
Etymology
The word 'unpredicted' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'predict.' It originated in the late 17th century and has been used to describe events or situations that were not anticipated or foreseen.
See also: predictability, predictable, predictably, predicted, predicting, prediction, predictions, predictive, predictor, underpredict, unpredictability, unpredictable, unpredictably.