unplanned — Not arranged or intended in advance; happening spontaneously or by chance without prior preparation or design.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not arranged or intended in advance; happening spontaneously or by chance without prior preparation or design.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈplænd/
Korean meaning: 계획되지 않은, 예상치 못한, 즉흥적인
Korean pronunciation: 언-플랜드 (강세: 플)
Example Sentences
- My unplanned detour to the ice cream shop made me 30 minutes late for dinner.
- The unplanned power outage turned our movie night into a ghost story session.
- Sometimes the best adventures are completely unplanned.
unplanned
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈplænd//
Not arranged or intended in advance; happening spontaneously or by chance without prior preparation or design.

Not arranged or intended in advance; happening spontaneously or by chance without prior preparation or design.

What started unplanned becomes grand by her own hand!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') combined with 'planned.' The word 'plan' comes from French 'plan,' originally meaning 'flat surface' but later developing into 'design' or 'scheme.'
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My unplanned detour to the ice cream shop made me 30 minutes late for dinner.”
“The unplanned power outage turned our movie night into a ghost story session.”
“Sometimes the best adventures are completely unplanned.”
“Her unplanned speech at the wedding brought everyone to tears.”
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