unexpected

• Qualifie ce qui se produit sans avertissement ou sans avoir été prévu, ou ce que l'on ne s'attendait pas à voir ou à vivre.

Describes something that happens without warning or is not anticipated.

1. Not anticipatedA2formal

   Happening without warning or preparation; surprising.

   Inattendu

   • The unexpected rain ruined our picnic.
   • She received an unexpected gift from her friend.
   • His unexpected arrival surprised everyone at the party.

   Synonymesabruptstartlingsuddensurprisingunanticipatedunforeseenunlooked-forunpredicted

   Antonymesanticipatedexpectedpredictableprepared

2. UnforeseenB1formal

   Not predicted or foreseen.

   Imprévu

   • The company faced unexpected financial difficulties.
   • An unexpected problem delayed the project.
   • The test had an unexpected question that confused many students.

   Synonymesaccidentalsuddensurprisingunanticipatedunforeseenunlooked-forunplannedunpredicted

   Antonymesanticipatedexpectedpredictable