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unhoped

[ uhn-hohpt ]

/ ʌnˈhoʊpt /

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adjective Archaic.

not expected or anticipated; unhoped-for.

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Origin of unhoped

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at un-¹, hope, -ed²

Words nearby unhoped

unhip, unhitch, unholy, unhood, unhook, unhoped, unhoped-for, unhorse, unhouse, unhoused, unhouseled

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How to use unhoped in a sentence

Both ladies evidently enjoyed the unhoped-for but well-deserved rest.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume II (of 3)|Charles James Wills
Stover slapped his foot on first base with the joy of unhoped-for victory.
The Varmint|Owen Johnson
At this name, uttered in so thrilling a tone, the youth started and tottered, as if overcome by an unhoped-for happiness.
File No. 113|Emile Gaboriau
It was too completely unhoped for, too extraordinary, what had already happened, that he should ask for more.
A Country Gentleman and his Family|Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant

Had it not been advancement, progress, unhoped-for good fortune, that made him a member of that learned corporation?
The Rector|Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant