B2adjectivebusinesssociety
US/ˌʌn.fɔːrˈsiːn/
UK/ˌʌn.fɔːˈsiːn/
not expected or predicted before it happened
In context
The trip was canceled because of unforeseen circumstances at the airport.
We kept some money aside for unforeseen expenses such as car repairs.
An unforeseen problem delayed the opening of the new bridge.
Words that go with unforeseen
adjective + noun
- unforeseen circumstancesThe event was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
- unforeseen consequencesThe law had unforeseen consequences for small farmers.
- unforeseen eventsInsurance covers unforeseen events like fire or theft.
- unforeseen problemAn unforeseen problem appeared in the final test.
- unforeseen expensesSave some money for unforeseen expenses.
- unforeseen delayThere was an unforeseen delay in the delivery.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
because of unforeseen reasonCorrect: because of unforeseen circumstances