Antonyms for unanticipated

Grammar : Adj, adv

Spell : an-tis-uh-peyt

Phonetic Transcription : ænˈtɪs əˌpeɪt

Definition 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

Synonyms for unanticipated

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