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Unscheduled: meaning, definitions and examples

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unscheduled

 

[ ʌnˈʃedʒ.ul.d ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

not planned

Unscheduled refers to something that has not been arranged or specified in advance. It is often used in the context of events, appointments, or actions that occur unexpectedly or without prior notice. This term suggests a lack of a predetermined time or date for occurrence. In various settings like travel, work, and personal life, unscheduled items can lead to disruptions or adjustments in plans. The use of this term indicates spontaneity or an element of surprise associated with the occurrence.

Synonyms

spontaneous, unarranged, unexpected, unplanned

Examples of usage

  • I had an unscheduled meeting that caught me off guard.
  • The flight was canceled due to an unscheduled maintenance issue.
  • We had an unscheduled stop during our road trip.
  • An unscheduled visitor arrived at our home today.

Translations

Translations of the word "unscheduled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não programado

🇮🇳 अनुसूचित नहीं

🇩🇪 nicht geplant

🇮🇩 tidak terjadwal

🇺🇦 неплановий

🇵🇱 niezaplanowany

🇯🇵 未定の

🇫🇷 non programmé

🇪🇸 no programado

🇹🇷 programlanmamış

🇰🇷 예정되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مجدول

🇨🇿 neplánovaný

🇸🇰 neplánovaný

🇨🇳 未安排的

🇸🇮 nepredviden

🇮🇸 óskipulagt

🇰🇿 жоспарланбаған

🇬🇪 არასაგეგმავი

🇦🇿 qeyri-şərti

🇲🇽 no programado

Etymology

The term 'unscheduled' first appeared in the English language in the mid-20th century, stemming from the prefix 'un-', which indicates negation or absence, combined with the word 'scheduled', derived from the Latin word 'schedula', meaning a small piece of paper or a written document. The use of schedules has been a critical part of organizing time and tasks. 'Scheduled' itself found its roots in the practice of setting times for events or activities, originating from the 14th century. With the rise of modern society and the need for structured schedules, the concept of 'unscheduled' came to denote any event or occurrence that defies this structure, reflecting an increasing need for flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing world.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,157, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.