unanticipated
adjective
un·an·tic·i·pat·ed
ˌən-an-ˈti-sə-ˌpā-təd 
: not anticipated : unexpected, unforeseen
unanticipatedly
adverb
Examples of unanticipated in a Sentence
The new policy has had some unanticipated side effects.
ran into some unanticipated difficulties with the computer program
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The missed projection was the result of state reversions and unanticipated growth of services for aging and disabled residents.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Starting with the utterly unanticipated 11-game winning streak to come, which included the franchise’s first postseason victory in 22 years (a 30-0 win in Houston) before losing 27-20 at New England in the AFC Divisional Round.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
Then came Chelsea’s unanticipated recall of Chalobah, a move sparked by the injuries suffered by Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile at Stamford Bridge.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
For example, while there’s been some talk in the trades of the NFL signing off on a floating break to be used in case of an emergency or otherwise unanticipated disruption in play, such a show of flexibility is old hat.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Starting with the utterly unanticipated 11-game winning streak to come, which included the franchise’s first postseason victory in 22 years (a 30-0 win in Houston) before losing 27-20 at New England in the AFC Divisional Round.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2025
Then came Chelsea’s unanticipated recall of Chalobah, a move sparked by the injuries suffered by Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile at Stamford Bridge.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
For example, while there’s been some talk in the trades of the NFL signing off on a floating break to be used in case of an emergency or otherwise unanticipated disruption in play, such a show of flexibility is old hat.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unanticipated
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“Unanticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unanticipated. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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