unplanned
adjective
un·planned
ˌən-ˈpland 
: not expected or intended : not planned
an unplanned detour
an unplanned pregnancy
Examples of unplanned in a Sentence
an unplanned change in our itinerary—we got lost!
stumbled through a completely unplanned acceptance speech
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While there’s no doubt the videos feature cute little ones and are intended just for laughs, mental health professionals say what some parents view as harmless fun may actually be affecting children in unplanned ways.
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 23 Apr. 2025
There was an unplanned timeout early in the second period when linesman Bryan Panich had to be helped from the ice after an inadvertent collision with a Golden Knights player near the blue line.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2025
In 1968, Christina suffered a medical emergency and had to have unplanned surgery for an ovarian tumor, leaving her role empty on The Secret Storm.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
These artists discussed their memories of the indie scene in 2005, shared pinch-me moments about their unplanned success, reflected on how the music industry evolved in the following years and offered advice for independent artists hoping to break big today.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2025
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Melissa Willets, Parents, 23 Apr. 2025
There was an unplanned timeout early in the second period when linesman Bryan Panich had to be helped from the ice after an inadvertent collision with a Golden Knights player near the blue line.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 21 Apr. 2025
In 1968, Christina suffered a medical emergency and had to have unplanned surgery for an ovarian tumor, leaving her role empty on The Secret Storm.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
These artists discussed their memories of the indie scene in 2005, shared pinch-me moments about their unplanned success, reflected on how the music industry evolved in the following years and offered advice for independent artists hoping to break big today.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unplanned
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“Unplanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unplanned. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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