Synonyms for unanticipated
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Not anticipated.
Example sentences
- sudden Don't take that dramatic attitude all of a sudden.
- unexpected The truth can often be found in unexpected places.
- abrupt Sami's idyllic country life came to an abrupt end.
- unforeseen Insurance protects against unforeseen predicaments.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| unanticipated | rising | |
| sudden | rising | |
| unexpected | rising | |
| abrupt | steady | |
| unforeseen | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- sudden2, unseen2, abrupt2
- 10 letters
- unexpected4, unforeseen3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sudden2 = 2 syllables).