unlooked
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of unlooked
1250–1300 for earlier sense; 1555–65 for current sense; Middle English: neglected; see un- 1, look, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Her unlooked for achievement was the subject of wonder, applause, and admiration.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
The situation was so unlooked for that they could not, at first, realize what had happened.
From The Fire-Gods A Tale of the Congo by Gilson, Charles
Now this sudden and unlooked for change had come to shake up all her fragile plans like the shifting of a kaleidoscope.
From The Heart of Canyon Pass by Holmes, Thomas K.
This unlooked for overthrow of the phenomenally active old lady was a great blow to Mr. Skee; he showed real concern and begged to be allowed to see her.
From The Crux by Gilman, Charlotte Perkins
Although the supplication invoked such an odd confusion of ideas, it was offered up with such intense earnestness and simplicity of purpose, that it had, at anyrate, one unlooked for effect.
From Miss Arnott's Marriage by Marsh, Richard
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