unhoped
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of unhoped
Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at un- 1, hope, -ed 2
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If what one desires and covets is ever obtained unhoped for, this is specially grateful to the soul.
From The Carmina of Caius Valerius Catullus by Sir Richard Francis Burton
“No,” stammered I; “you are very kind, but this is so unexpected—so unlooked for—so unhoped for—I am so overcome.”
From The Privateersman by Frederick Marryat
It was an unhoped, unlooked-for opportunity that restored Marianne's faith in herself, superstitious as she was, like all successful gamblers.
From His Excellency the Minister by Henri Roberts
Patsy had brought back Dr. Costello with unhoped for speed.
From Love of Brothers by Katharine Tynan
The body of my child, sent up from depths Unfathomed of a secret Fate unhoped, Was an epiphany of the fair bride, The bride undreamable, intangible Of a god's dream!
From Life Immovable First Part by Aristides E. (Aristides Evangelus) Phoutrides
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