unplanned
adjective
un·planned
ˌən-ˈpland 
: not expected or intended : not planned
an unplanned detour
an unplanned pregnancy
Examples of unplanned in a Sentence
an unplanned change in our itinerary—we got lost!
stumbled through a completely unplanned acceptance speech
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That is how small, unplanned spending starts to add up.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Build in unplanned downtime and cater to different energy levels.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Taking control of these digital spending triggers can significantly reduce unplanned purchases.
—Karen Bennett, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Then protect unplanned downtime on the schedule.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Build in unplanned downtime and cater to different energy levels.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Taking control of these digital spending triggers can significantly reduce unplanned purchases.
—Karen Bennett, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Then protect unplanned downtime on the schedule.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unplanned
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“Unplanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unplanned. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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