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unforeseen
UK
/ˌʌn.fəˈsiːn/
US
/ˌʌn.fɔrˈsin/
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unforeseen
adjective
UK
/ˌʌn.fəˈsiːn/
US
/ˌʌn.fɔrˈsin/
imprévu
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
Le projet a dû faire face à des difficultés imprévues qui ont retardé son achèvement.
Additional translations
inopiné
Plus littéraire.
inattendu
Synonyms
unanticipated
improvised
surprising
unpredicted
unexpected
Antonyms
foreseen
unforeseen
noun
UK
/ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːn/
US
/ˌʌnfɔrˈsin/
Used chiefly with the definite article (“the unforeseen”) to denote unexpected events or circumstances.
l'imprévu
Despite meticulous planning, the unforeseen still occurred.
Malgré une planification minutieuse, l'imprévu s'est quand même produit.
Synonyms
happenstance
twist
accident
the unknown
eventuality
contingency
unexpectedness
surprise
Definitions
unforeseen
adjective
Not anticipated or predicted.
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
unforeseen
noun
An unexpected or unanticipated event or circumstance.
Despite meticulous planning, the unforeseen still occurred.
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