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

A faction of citizens who demanded surrender was sternly suppressed and the city held out until relief came from an unhoped quarter.

From The Age of the Reformation by Smith, Preserved

Remorse is sorrow with the accompanying idea of something past, which, unhoped for, has happened.

From The Philosophy of Spinoza by Ratner, Joseph

"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

Speaking of my blessings, I said, "Blessings of friends, which to my door unasked, unhoped, have come."

From Apologia Pro Vita Sua by Newman, John Henry

Then, greatly tempted, he committed a venial sin; received prompt and coarse chastisement; and, by means of the said chastisement, as is the merciful way of the Eternal Justice, found unhoped of emancipation.

From The History of Sir Richard Calmady A Romance by Malet, Lucas