unforeseen

/ ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːn /

adjective

1. not seen or known beforehand; unanticipated

Example Sentences

It started with a July slump that was as stunning as it was unforeseen, with the Dodgers averaging just 3.36 runs in a 25-game stretch commencing with Independence Day.

From Los Angeles Times

The £9bn Treasury Reserve, designed to be used for "genuinely unforeseen, unaffordable and unavoidable pressures" has recently been used to fund higher public sector pay and compensation payouts.

From BBC

As ever, there is always scope for unforeseen wrinkles or unrelated stuff that pushes things back a bit.

From BBC

It is understood they were submitted slightly late due to unforeseen administrative delays.

From BBC

Monday's concert was called off due to "unforeseen ferry and travel logistics" and has been rescheduled for next week, according to a statement issued by the Co-op Live arena.

From BBC

Related Words

• abrupt 
• startling 
• sudden 
• unanticipated 
• unexpected