unscheduled

adjective

un·​sched·​uled ˌən-ˈske-(ˌ)jüld How to pronounce unscheduled (audio)
-jəld,
 Canadian also  -ˈshe-,
 British usually  -ˈshe-(ˌ)dyüld
: not appointed, assigned, or designated for a fixed time : not scheduled
made an unscheduled stop
unscheduled visits

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Why did Xi choose Morocco for his short, unscheduled layover? Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 At Las Vegas' Harry Reid International Airport on Tuesday, unscheduled private aircraft were prohibited from flight amid high demand for air travel, according to the FAA. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 27 Nov. 2024 This scheduled time can be a dedicated communication slot, reducing the need for ad hoc emails or unscheduled calls. Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 The situation was highlighted Sunday night when a Myanmar plane made an unscheduled flight to Mae Sot from Yangon, Myanmar’s biggest city. Grant Peck, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unscheduled 

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unscheduled was in 1889

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“Unscheduled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscheduled. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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