unanticipated
adjective
un·an·tic·i·pat·ed
ˌən-an-ˈti-sə-ˌpā-təd 
: not anticipated : unexpected, unforeseen
unanticipatedly
adverb
Examples of unanticipated in a Sentence
The new policy has had some unanticipated side effects.
ran into some unanticipated difficulties with the computer program
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Insurers continued to clarify AI coverage by introducing endorsements that affirm coverage for certain AI risks or by adding exclusions to standard policies to avoid unanticipated exposure.
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John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In a statement to the Idaho Statesman, Crapo remained optimistic that the housing bill would become law despite the president’s unanticipated delay.
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Mark Dee
june 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
Either there was a layoff at 55 to 60 years old, unanticipated health issues, or others.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Meanwhile, many museums are in serious financial straits, reckoning with the fiscal burden of optimistic expansions and unanticipated increases in operating costs.
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Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In a statement to the Idaho Statesman, Crapo remained optimistic that the housing bill would become law despite the president’s unanticipated delay.
—
Mark Dee
june 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2026
Either there was a layoff at 55 to 60 years old, unanticipated health issues, or others.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Meanwhile, many museums are in serious financial straits, reckoning with the fiscal burden of optimistic expansions and unanticipated increases in operating costs.
—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unanticipated
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“Unanticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unanticipated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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