unexpected outcome
/ʌnɪkˈsɛptɪd ˌaʊtˈkʌm/ · un.ex.pected.out.com.e
noun
- An event or result that is not anticipated or foreseen. The unexpected outcome of the election surprised many analysts and voters alike.
- A consequence or result that is not intended or planned. The company's unexpected outcome from the new marketing strategy was a significant increase in sales.
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Did you know? The phrase 'unexpected outcome' is often used in scientific and academic contexts to describe the results of experiments or studies that do not align with initial hypotheses or predictions.