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Meaning of unanticipated
The primary meaning of "unanticipated" refers to something that is not expected or predicted.
Etymology of unanticipated
The word "unanticipated" has its roots in the 15th century, derived from the prefix "un-" (meaning not) and the word "anticipated" (meaning expected or predicted), which is itself derived from the Latin "anticipare" (meaning to take before), a combination of "anti" (meaning before) and "capere" (meaning to take)
Synonyms
unexpected
unforeseen
surprising
sudden
astonishing
startling
shocking
astounding
staggering
remarkable
unexpected
unpredicted
unforecasted
unplanned
unintentional
inadvertent
accidental
incidental
coincidental
surprise
startling
eye-opening
revelatory
astonishing
astounding
breathtaking
dramatic
electrifying
jolting
stunning
stupefying
thunderstruck
unprecedented
unforeseen
unlooked-for
unpredicted
unsuspected
unsolicited
Definitions
- Not expected or predicted,
- * Not foreseen or anticipated,
- * Happening or done without prior planning or intention
Usage Examples
- The company's bankruptcy was an unanticipated consequence of the economic downturn,
- * The surprise party was an unanticipated delight for the birthday girl,
- * The unanticipated increase in demand led to a shortage of supplies
Antonyms
anticipated
expected
predicted
forecasted
planned
intentional
deliberate
purposeful
intended
meant
proposed
scheduled
arranged
organized
premeditated
preplanned
foreseen
foreseeable
probable
likely
certain
inevitable
inescapable
unavoidable