adj
unscheduled
Unscheduled (adj) means not planned or arranged in advance. Example: “The plane made an unscheduled stop due to bad weather.”
adj
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Not planned or arranged in advance.
"The plane made an unscheduled stop due to bad weather."
"An unscheduled visit from the inspector caught them off guard."
How to use unscheduled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHappening without prior planning; not on the timetable.
Common pairings
unscheduled stop
unscheduled maintenance
unscheduled visit
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Etymology
From un- ("not") plus scheduled.
Rhymes for unscheduled
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What does “unscheduled” mean?
The word “unscheduled” means not planned or arranged in advance. In plain terms, happening without prior planning; not on the timetable.
How do you use “unscheduled” in a sentence?
Here is “unscheduled” used in a sentence: “The plane made an unscheduled stop due to bad weather.”
What part of speech is “unscheduled”?
“Unscheduled” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of unscheduled?
"unscheduled" (adj) means not planned or arranged in advance.