unlooked-for

adjective
UK: /ˌʌnˈlʊkt fɔː/
US: /ˌʌnˈlʊkt fɔːr/

  1. Unexpected; not anticipated or predicted.

    1. I had an unlooked-for guest today.
    2. The company experienced an unlooked-for surge in sales during the holiday season, leading to increased profits.

  2. Occurring without warning; surprising.

    1. The unlooked-for storm ruined our picnic.
    2. Despite meticulous planning, the project encountered an unlooked-for technical glitch, requiring a significant adjustment to the timeline.

Synonyms

unexpected unforeseen surprising unanticipated chance sudden

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unlooked-for" in English means: Unexpected; not anticipated or predicted., Occurring without warning; surprising..

The phonetic transcription of "unlooked-for" is /ˌʌnˈlʊkt fɔː/ in British English and /ˌʌnˈlʊkt fɔːr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unlooked-for": unexpected, unforeseen, surprising, unanticipated, chance, sudden.

Example usage of "unlooked-for": "I had an unlooked-for guest today.". More examples on the page.