unforeseen
adjective
un·fore·seen
ˌən-fȯr-ˈsēn 
: not anticipated or expected : not foreseen : unexpected
an unforeseen delay
unforeseen consequences
Examples of unforeseen in a Sentence
there are almost always unforeseen consequences for any major endeavor
unforeseen problems delayed the project beyond its deadline
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European operators are rationing megawatt hours to meet emissions caps, and China plans to burn more coal, partly to cover unforeseen AI demand.
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Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
So unless Guerin has something unforeseen up his sleeve to add a center via trade, their best option could be in Tuesday’s opening of free agency, though the options remaining there aren’t exactly of the top-six variety.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 28 June 2025
The company mitigates unforeseen delays by keeping its customers consistently in the loop.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
The administration's focus on domestic production aims to reduce reliance on international supply but raises questions about preparedness for unforeseen crises.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
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Guney Yildiz, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
So unless Guerin has something unforeseen up his sleeve to add a center via trade, their best option could be in Tuesday’s opening of free agency, though the options remaining there aren’t exactly of the top-six variety.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 28 June 2025
The company mitigates unforeseen delays by keeping its customers consistently in the loop.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 27 June 2025
The administration's focus on domestic production aims to reduce reliance on international supply but raises questions about preparedness for unforeseen crises.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for unforeseen
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“Unforeseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unforeseen. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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