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Synonyms for unanticipated

Grammar : Adj, adv
Spell : an-tis-uh-peyt
Phonetic Transcription : ænˈtɪs əˌpeɪt

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Définition of unanticipated

Origin :
  • 1741, from un- (1) "not" + past participle of anticipate.
  • As in abrupt : adj happening suddenly and unexpectedly
  • As in precipitous/precipitate : adj fast, sudden; impulsive; initial
  • As in premature : adj earlier in occurrence than anticipated
  • As in surprising : adj unexpected
  • As in unexpected : adj surprising
  • As in unforeseen : adj surprising
  • As in unheralded : adj unexpected
  • As in undreamed-of : adj incapable of being imagined
  • As in unannounced : adj not disclosed
  • As in precipitant : adj abrupt
  • As in contingent : adj conditional; possible
  • As in early : adj sooner than expected
  • As in out of the blue : adv unpredicted
Example sentences :
  • But disaster, all unanticipated, came upon them with the sweep of the whirlwind.
  • Extract from : « King Philip » by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
  • The girls grumbled at this unanticipated tightening of the reins.
  • Extract from : « The Madcap of the School » by Angela Brazil
  • He had met with unanticipated difficulties in his investigation.
  • Extract from : « The Goose Man » by Jacob Wassermann
  • Christmas came, and with it an unanticipated call from Miss.
  • Extract from : « In the Year of Jubilee » by George Gissing
  • At times she thought there was some check on it, unanticipated by Sir James.
  • Extract from : « The House of Defence v. 2 » by E. F. Benson
  • It comes at once, unanticipated by the person in whom we behold it.
  • Extract from : « Thoughts on Man » by William Godwin
  • The break came on the uprush of the unanticipated reinforcements.
  • Extract from : « The Quickening » by Francis Lynde
  • It is scarcely conceivable we can again have to encounter a similar outbreak, though trouble may come from unanticipated quarters.
  • Extract from : « Life and Work in Benares and Kumaon, 1839-1877 » by James Kennedy
  • The little trap was flying like the wind, when without the least warning a most unanticipated thing happened.
  • Extract from : « The Madcap of the School » by Angela Brazil
  • Three bedroom suites and a sideboard are among the unanticipated pledges of our affection.
  • Extract from : « Certain Personal Matters » by H. G. Wells

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