Synonyms for unlooked-for
- adjective
Most common
sudden unexpected unforeseen unanticipated unsought unhoped-for
All synonyms
Adjective
1. Unexpected — not expected or anticipated; unforeseen
unexpected, unforeseen, unanticipated, sudden, abrupt, unseen
Other
Definitions
- adj. 1
Not expected or anticipated; unforeseen.
Related words
- Other spellings
- unlooked for
Example sentences
- sudden Don't take that dramatic attitude all of a sudden.
- unexpected The truth can often be found in unexpected places.
- unforeseen Insurance protects against unforeseen predicaments.
- unanticipated I arrived late because I ran into some unanticipated traffic.
- unsought Love sought is good, but giv'n unsought is better.
By length
- 6 letters
- chance1, sudden2, unseen2, abrupt2
- 8 letters
- unsought
- 10 letters
- unexpected4, unforeseen3
- 13 letters
- unanticipated6
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (sudden2 = 2 syllables).