unlooked-for

adjective

un·​looked-for ˌən-ˈlu̇kt-ˌfȯr 

: not foreseen : unexpected

Synonyms

• abrupt
• sudden
• unanticipated
• unexpected
• unforeseen

Examples of unlooked-for in a Sentence

the interesting stuff found in the attic was an unlooked-for bonus for the new homeowners

Word History

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unlooked-for

adjective

un·​looked-for

ˌən-ˈlu̇kt-ˌfȯ(ə)r,

ˈən-

: unexpected

an unlooked-for bonus