Unanticipated
(adjective)
- Not expected or predicted.
- Not having been prepared for in advance.
Origin:
Early 19th century: from un- (expressing negation) + anticipated, past participle of anticipate.
Examples:
- The unanticipated consequences of the policy change have caused concern.
- The unanticipated weather conditions made the trip much more difficult.
- The unanticipated success of the movie took everyone by surprise.
- The unanticipated demand for the product caused the company to scramble to keep up.
- The unanticipated collapse of the bridge caused a major traffic jam.