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Definition unforeseen in British English

unforeseen adjective

adjective
/ˌʌnfɔː(r)ˈsiːn/
1

an unforeseen situation, especially a problem, is one that you did not expect

Example

unforeseen complications/emergencies/dangers

Example

The show was cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Definition unforeseen in British English