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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Informal moments, like a quick conversation over coffee or an unscheduled check-in, have been some of the most insightful opportunities to connect and understand my team’s motivators. Toyna Chin, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 That unscheduled heavy spending played a significant part in creating the profit and sustainability rules (PRS) issues that led to a virtual fire sale of talent six months later to avoid possible sanctions. Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024 The unscheduled air date comes on the heels of misconduct allegations raised against the country music legend. Evan Mealins, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024 Economists at Capital Economics are now expecting a 25-basis-point cut in India’s repo rate during either Malhotra’s first MPC meeting in February, or at an unscheduled gathering ahead of that. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 12 Dec. 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 22 Jan. 2025.

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