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unforeseen Synonyms

Another word for unforeseen

Choosing another word for unforeseen that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adjective definition and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not anticipated, predicted, or expected beforehand.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
unexpected
unanticipated
unpredicted
Strong
unlooked-for
unplanned
surprising
sudden
Weak
accidental

Opposites of unforeseen

The opposite of unforeseen shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

foreseen
expected
anticipated
predicted
foreseeable
predictable
planned
scheduled
See all opposites of unforeseen

• Nearby Words

unforced
unforeseeable
unforeseeably
unforeseen
unforgettable
unforgettably
unforgivable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unforeseen. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 4, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unforeseen
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