adj
unannounced
Unannounced (adj) means happening or arriving without prior notice. Example: “Her in-laws showed up unannounced on a Sunday morning.”
adj
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Happening or arriving without prior notice.
"Her in-laws showed up unannounced on a Sunday morning."
How to use unannounced
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWithout warning beforehand.
Common pairings
arrive unannounced
an unannounced visit
unannounced inspection
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What does “unannounced” mean?
The word “unannounced” means happening or arriving without prior notice. In plain terms, without warning beforehand.
How do you use “unannounced” in a sentence?
Here is “unannounced” used in a sentence: “Her in-laws showed up unannounced on a Sunday morning.”
What part of speech is “unannounced”?
“Unannounced” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of unannounced?
"unannounced" (adj) means happening or arriving without prior notice.
