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unplanned

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌʌnˈplænd/

unplanned means: Happening without being intended.

adjective

NOT INTENDEDB2

Happening without being intended.

  • The delay was unplanned.
  • They faced an unplanned pregnancy.
  • An unplanned change forced us to start again.

Similar words: unintended, unexpected

Opposites: planned, intended

Common phrases: unplanned pregnancy, unplanned event, unplanned delay

SPUR OF MOMENTB2

Done without thinking about or arranging it beforehand.

  • We made an unplanned visit to Grandma.
  • Our unplanned trip turned into a lovely weekend.
  • An unplanned stop led us to a quiet beach.

Similar words: spontaneous, impromptu

Opposites: planned

Common phrases: unplanned visit, unplanned trip, unplanned stop

WITHOUT ORGANIZATIONC1

Having no clear structure or organized arrangement.

  • The area suffers from unplanned development.
  • Unplanned streets make the town difficult to navigate.
  • The city’s unplanned growth has left little space for parks.

Similar words: unorganized, haphazard

Opposites: planned, organized

Common phrases: unplanned development, unplanned growth, unplanned settlement

Questions about unplanned

What does unplanned mean?

Happening without being intended.

What is unplanned in other languages?

Türkçe: istenmeden olan · Español: no planeado · Français: imprévu · Deutsch: ungeplant · Italiano: imprevisto · 日本語: 予定外の

How do you pronounce unplanned?

It is pronounced /ˌʌnˈplænd/.

How do you use unplanned in a sentence?

The delay was unplanned. They faced an unplanned pregnancy.

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