unforeseen

UK
/ˌʌn.fəˈsiːn/
US
/ˌʌn.fɔrˈsin/

Translations

unforeseenadjective
UK
/ˌʌn.fəˈsiːn/
US
/ˌʌn.fɔrˈsin/
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
inopinéPlus littéraire.
unforeseennoun
UK
/ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːn/
US
/ˌʌnfɔrˈsin/
Used chiefly with the definite article (“the unforeseen”) to denote unexpected events or circumstances.
Despite meticulous planning, the unforeseen still occurred.
Malgré une planification minutieuse, l'imprévu s'est quand même produit.

Definitions

unforeseenadjective
Not anticipated or predicted.
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
unforeseennoun
An unexpected or unanticipated event or circumstance.
Despite meticulous planning, the unforeseen still occurred.