unlooked-for

adjective

un·​looked-for ˌən-ˈlu̇kt-ˌfȯr How to pronounce unlooked-for (audio)
: not foreseen : unexpected

Examples of unlooked-for in a Sentence

the interesting stuff found in the attic was an unlooked-for bonus for the new homeowners

Word History

First Known Use

1531, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unlooked-for was in 1531

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“Unlooked-for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlooked-for. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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unlooked-for

adjective
un·​looked-for
ˌən-ˈlu̇kt-ˌfȯ(ə)r,
ˈən-
: unexpected
an unlooked-for bonus

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