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Definition of unforeseen

unforeseen

/ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
un · fore · seen
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• adjective

1

Not anticipated, predicted, or expected beforehand.

Example

"The construction project was delayed by several weeks due to unforeseen weather conditions."

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• Rhymes for unforeseen

• Nearby Words

unforced
unforeseeable
unforeseeably
unforeseen
unforgettable
unforgettably
unforgivable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English during the late 16th century by combining the negative prefix 'un-' with 'foreseen,' the past participle of 'foresee' (from Old English 'foreseon,' meaning 'to see beforehand').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unforeseen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unforeseen
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