unanticipated — Not expected or predicted; occurring without prior warning or preparation.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not expected or predicted; occurring without prior warning or preparation.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnænˈtɪsəˌpeɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy's sudden marriage proposal was completely unanticipated by everyone at the party.
- The unanticipated success of her cat's Instagram account made her quit her day job.
- The company faced unanticipated challenges when entering the new market.
unanticipated
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnænˈtɪsəˌpeɪtɪd/]
Not expected or predicted; occurring without prior warning or preparation.
Not expected or predicted; occurring without prior warning or preparation.
The unanticipated case got complicated, but left him fascinated!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin anticipatus, meaning 'to take beforehand' or 'to foresee,' with the negative prefix un- added to create the opposite meaning.
Breakdown
un- (not) + ante- (before) + -cip- (take/grasp) + -ated (past participle suffix)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy's sudden marriage proposal was completely unanticipated by everyone at the party.”
“The unanticipated success of her cat's Instagram account made her quit her day job.”
“The company faced unanticipated challenges when entering the new market.”
“His unanticipated arrival at the surprise party ruined the whole surprise.”
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