unhoped

American  

[uhn-hohpt] / ʌnˈhoʊpt /

adjective

Archaic.

1. not expected or anticipated; unhoped-for.

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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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unhoped

So he let the sailor gain on him as he neared this copse, and then another chance arose before him—an unhoped, undreamed-of chance!

From In the Day of Adversity by John Bloundelle-Burton

Heaven has inspired me with a sudden thought, Whence your unhoped for safety may be wrought, Though with the hazard of my blood 'tis bought.

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 05 by Sir Walter Scott

Our first emotion was to give to God renewed thanks for this unhoped for favour.

From Perils and Captivity Comprising The sufferings of the Picard family after the shipwreck of the Medusa, in the year 1816; Narrative of the captivity of M. de Brisson, in the year 1785; Voyage of Madame Godin along the river of the Amazons, in the year 1770. by Patrick Maxwell

“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

But 'tis my rede to join to you a mighty folk of fight, A wealthy lordship: chance unhoped this hope for us hath dight; So draw thou thither whereunto the Fates are calling on.

From The Æneids of Virgil Done into English Verse by William Morris