adjective
Uncommon
unplanned
Unplanned (adjective) means not intended or arranged in advance. Example: “The trip took an unplanned detour after the bridge closed.”
adjective
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Not intended or arranged in advance.
"The trip took an unplanned detour after the bridge closed."
"Their pregnancy was unplanned but welcomed all the same."
How to use unplanned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHappening without being arranged ahead of time.
Common pairings
unplanned pregnancy
unplanned detour
unplanned expense
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unplanned
- Superlative
- most unplanned
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The trip took an _____ detour after the bridge closed.
Etymology
From un- + planned.
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What does “unplanned” mean?
The word “unplanned” means not intended or arranged in advance. In plain terms, happening without being arranged ahead of time.
How do you use “unplanned” in a sentence?
Here is “unplanned” used in a sentence: “The trip took an unplanned detour after the bridge closed.”
What is another word for “unplanned”?
Words with a similar meaning to “unplanned” include accidental.
What is the opposite of “unplanned”?
The opposite of “unplanned” — its antonyms — is planned.
What part of speech is “unplanned”?
“Unplanned” is an adjective.
Is “unplanned” a common word?
“Unplanned” is an uncommon word in modern English.
