unhoped
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of unhoped
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at un- 1, hope, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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To find his son, then, all that he could wish for--a gentleman, a most promising young officer, the man, indeed, to whom he had been so specially attracted--was a joy altogether unhoped and unlooked for.
From For Name and Fame Or Through Afghan Passes by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
But unhoped help is near—a friendly word— A plunge, then stroke on stroke, and timeously A hand to save.
From Chronicles of Strathearn by Macdougall, W. B.
"Oh," I murmured, as though taken aback by an unhoped for piece of news, "it's here . . . and I am in time!"
From The Three Eyes by Leblanc, Maurice
Much as her heart fluttered, and her cheeks glowed at this almost unhoped for circumstance, she could not avoid discovering that his looks betrayed more of astonishment than of admiration.
From The Flower Basket A Fairy Tale by Unknown
"Gentlemen," then murmured he, "To what unhoped contingency Am I owing for this felicity, A visit thus unexpected?"
From The Universal Reciter 81 Choice Pieces of Rare Poetical Gems by Various
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