unscheduled

adjective

un·sched·uled ˌən-ˈske-(ˌ)jüld

-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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The rapid unscheduled disassembly (aka explosion) of SpaceX's Starship megarocket that rained scorching fragments of metal across the Caribbean in mid-January may have released significant amounts of harmful air-pollution into the upper layers of Earth's atmosphere. —

Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 2 Feb. 2025 Who keeps in touch with so many long-distance friends through unscheduled calls? —

Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2025 Initial data indicates a fire developed in the aft section of the ship, leading to a rapid unscheduled disassembly. —

William Harwood, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025 The first stage performed well, but the Starship upper stage experienced a rapid unscheduled disassembly during its ascent. —

Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for unscheduled