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unforeseen (adj.)

late 14c., from un- (1) "not" + past participle of foresee. Similar formation in Middle Dutch onvoresien, Dutch onvoorzien, Middle High German unvorsen.

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Definitions of unforeseen from WordNet

unforeseen (adj.)
not anticipated; "unanticipated and disconcerting lines of development"- H.W.Glidden;
unforeseen circumstances
Synonyms: unanticipated / unseen / unlooked-for / out of the blue
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