B2
unforeseeable vs unforeseen
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| unforeseeableadjective/ˌʌn.fɔːrˈsiː.ə.bəl/ | Meaning Impossible to know or guess before it happens. | Goes with — | Example The delay was caused by unforeseeable problems with the weather. |
| unforeseenadjective/ˌʌn.fɔːrˈsiːn/ | Meaning not expected or predicted before it happened | Goes with unforeseen circumstances | Example The trip was canceled because of unforeseen circumstances at the airport. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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