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/ʌnˈfɔːrˈsiːn/ · un·fore·seen
noun
- An event, incident, cost, or circumstance that was not foreseen. The company had to allocate extra funds to cover unforeseen expenses that arose during construction.
adjective
- Not foreseen; not anticipated or predicted. The storm brought unforeseen damage to the coastal town.
- Not expected; surprising or unplanned. Her arrival was an unforeseen delight at the reunion.
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Did you know? The phrase “unforeseen circumstances” became a staple in legal contracts in the 19th century, providing a clause for events beyond the parties’ control.