unplanned

adjective

un·​planned ˌən-ˈpland How to pronounce unplanned (audio)
: not expected or intended : not planned
an unplanned detour
an unplanned pregnancy

Examples of unplanned in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But 3-4-5 times a week, a grandparent or aunt or second cousins would pop by unplanned. Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024 Itineraries range from long weekends to multiple weeks, and are at the mercy of Africa’s railway systems (delays and unplanned hold-ups are part of the adventure). Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 15 Mar. 2024 Wiig’s life path has taken unplanned loops and detours. Rebecca Keegan, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2024 Impulsivity can lead to sudden, unplanned acts of stealing without considering the consequences. Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Tovar also said that the Mercy Chula Vista emergency department will continue to staff medical personnel with obstetrics skills to handle unplanned deliveries that occur when expecting mothers arrive in emergency situations. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2024 Following the criticism, the host took an unplanned hiatus from the reality series and never returned amid the firestorm that ultimately led to his exit. Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2024 Advocates say this information will help lawmakers better support women with unplanned or unwanted pregnancies. Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2024 Astronauts with missions aboard the International Space Station are generally gone for about six months – or for one year in the unplanned case of Frank Rubio. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unplanned was in 1775

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“Unplanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unplanned. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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