adjective Uncommon

unplanned

Unplanned (adjective) means not intended or arranged in advance. Example: “The trip took an unplanned detour after the bridge closed.”

adjective

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 notes

In plain EnglishHappening without being arranged ahead of time.

Common pairings

unplanned pregnancy unplanned detour unplanned expense

more unplanned comparative, most unplanned superlative

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The trip took an _____ detour after the bridge closed.

From un- + planned.

accidental

planned

designed proposed planned intended random strategic scheduled arranged

canned fanned manned tanned banned planned scanned unmanned

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.

designed proposed planned intended random strategic scheduled arranged