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unanticipated
This term describes events or costs that arrive without prior warning, often carrying a connotation of disruption or a lack of preparation. It is more formal than unexpected and is frequently employed in professional, legal, or technical reports to describe variables that were not accounted for in a plan or budget.
While unexpected can describe a pleasant surprise, unanticipated typically leans toward neutral or negative outcomes, such as unforeseen expenses or sudden complications. It emphasizes the failure of a prediction or a gap in a strategic forecast rather than just a general sense of surprise.
Meanings
Examples
The company faced unanticipated costs during the merger.
I did not expect this to happen. This is completely unanticipated.
An unanticipated detour added two hours to our trip.
The patient showed an unanticipated reaction to the medication.
We must be prepared for any unanticipated complications.
The sudden rain was an unanticipated turn of events for the outdoor wedding.
Who could have known the witness would provide such unanticipated testimony?
The project was delayed due to unanticipated technical difficulties.