undesigned

[ uhn-di-zahynd ]

adjective

1. not planned beforehand; unpremeditated; unintentional.

undesigned

/ ˌʌndɪˈzaɪnd /

adjective

1. (of an action) unintentional
2. not yet designed

Other Words From

• un·de·sign·ed·ly [uhn-di-, zahy, -nid-lee], adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of undesigned¹

First recorded in 1645–55; un- ¹ + designed

Example Sentences

Sir Hugh cordially begged his pardon, and asked him to take a seat at the breakfast table, to soften the undesigned offence.

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But though he was sorry for the undesigned pain he had apparently given her, his heart could not but sing to him.

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But it was not only against the undesigned harm which loyal people might do, that it was necessary to guard.

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Such undesigned coincidences are interesting to reader and playgoer, and in no way detract from the author's originality.

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In many undesigned and unforeseen ways these registers may be of immense value.

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