Unforeseen is an English word with synonyms like unexpected or unanticipated. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Unforeseen in a sentence
Unforeseen meaning
- Not foreseen.
- Not expected.
Synonyms of Unforeseen
Using Unforeseen
- The main meaning on this page is: Not foreseen. | Not expected.
- Useful related words include: unexpected, unanticipated, unlooked-for, sudden.
- In the example corpus, unforeseen often appears in combinations such as: unforeseen circumstances, an unforeseen, to unforeseen.
Context around Unforeseen
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.9 words
- Position in the sentence: 4 start, 6 middle, 10 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Unforeseen
- In this selection, "unforeseen" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 24.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, rivalries, rectify, handle, circumstances, consequences and costs stand out and add context to how "unforeseen" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and the unforeseen costs that and barring any unforeseen circumstances indaco. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "unforeseen" sits close to words such as appreciates, bu and climates, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with unforeseen
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Firstly, Tesla could be vulnerable to economic downturns or unforeseen crises. (11 words)
Do we expect perfect reactions to unforeseen situations all of the time? (12 words)
It ensures the lender’s investment remains safe from unforeseen disasters or damages. (13 words)
His hand on the heads of two sobbing Ladli Behna beneficiaries on either side of him, Chouhan тАУ replaced as CM after four terms in the post, by the unforeseen Ujjain (South) MLA тАУ assured he wasn’t going anywhere. (40 words)
Despite moving to Nova Scotia with “Ontario money” – having sold off her house in London at the height of the real estate boom – the unforeseen costs and wage decrease have already eaten through much of her savings. (37 words)
Hon. Temitope Adewale, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation, noted that ratification of such agreements by the House is in the interest of people and the State because of “unforeseen circumstances that could lead to litigation. (37 words)
Do we expect perfect reactions to unforeseen situations all of the time? (12 words)
Example sentences (20)
Altering one event could have unforeseen consequences, creating new rivalries, unforeseen technological developments, or even wiping entire nations from existence.
After being hit by an unforeseen strike by an enemy force known as the Incarnate, the crew is forced to escape into something called the Anomaly, which Karan S’Jet previously entered, but never returned from.
And, too often your savings, benefits, and retirement income are an inadequate match for your retirement needs, wants, and the unforeseen costs that can occur.
Any hope of a Conservative election victory now rested on a miracle, on unforeseen events beyond anyone’s control, he said.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Indaco will open June 9 and O-Ku will follow just after the Fourth of July.
Be prepared to stay fresh and clean during your journey by including spare clothing in your carry-on for those unforeseen "oops" moments.
Callaway soccer drew in its largest crowd of the season for what was supposed to be a fun evening of soccer and celebration but saw the day cut agonizingly short by unforeseen circumstances.
Despite moving to Nova Scotia with “Ontario money” – having sold off her house in London at the height of the real estate boom – the unforeseen costs and wage decrease have already eaten through much of her savings.
Do we expect perfect reactions to unforeseen situations all of the time?
Due to supply limitations from Myanmar for a substantial portion of the year, heavy rare earths saw the most unforeseen upside.
Due to unforeseen circumstances the concert will now be held at the Grand Ballroom at the Grand Hotel Mgarr, and not the Cittadella as first advised.
Firstly, Tesla could be vulnerable to economic downturns or unforeseen crises.
Forde MP Bert van Manen said the market intervention was an example of government overreach, and that price caps could have unforeseen consequences.
From unforeseen medical expenses that could open you up to financial strain if the incident transpired in a country with a stronger currency than the Rand, as just one example.
His athleticism and run stuffing ability more than warrant giving him a chance to develop, and it would help out in case off any unforeseen injuries down the road.
His hand on the heads of two sobbing Ladli Behna beneficiaries on either side of him, Chouhan тАУ replaced as CM after four terms in the post, by the unforeseen Ujjain (South) MLA тАУ assured he wasn’t going anywhere.
Hon. Temitope Adewale, Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation, noted that ratification of such agreements by the House is in the interest of people and the State because of “unforeseen circumstances that could lead to litigation.
In addition, necessary repairs were required to rectify unforeseen damage to underground vault structures.
In so doing, they share resources with others, which reduces the need to independently scale up their infrastructure to handle unforeseen spikes in traffic volume and usage.
It ensures the lender’s investment remains safe from unforeseen disasters or damages.
Common combinations with unforeseen
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- unforeseen circumstances 43×
- an unforeseen 19×
- to unforeseen 19×
- of unforeseen 15×
- any unforeseen 13×
- and unforeseen 11×
- unforeseen events 10×
- the unforeseen 9×
- unforeseen challenges 9×
- some unforeseen 8×