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Synonyms

unplanned

British  
/ ʌnˈplænd /

adjective

  1. not planned

    an unplanned baby

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

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While unplanned, “that move has already turned into $40,000 to $45,000 extra on our net worth,” he said.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Whatever your itinerary, Bowen urges a loose schedule, leaving plenty of room for discoveries and unplanned conversations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Supply is also under pressure from an unplanned outage at Norway’s Hammerfest LNG plant, according to ANZ.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

She also objected to an unplanned appearance by his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex at the event.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

I know it’s reckless and unplanned and I’m choosing California because having Jamie there feels safer than being alone, but I don’t care.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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