unplanned
adjective
un·planned
ˌən-ˈpland 
: not expected or intended : not planned
an unplanned detour
an unplanned pregnancy
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Examples of unplanned in a Sentence
an unplanned change in our itinerary—we got lost!
stumbled through a completely unplanned acceptance speech
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The unplanned synchronicity of these looks created a stunning visual against the snowy backdrop.
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Stixx Mathews, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
The clue pairs in this grid that seem too clever to be unplanned start here.
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Anglo reported unplanned downtime decreasing by as much as 75% using these methods.
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Stixx Mathews, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
The clue pairs in this grid that seem too clever to be unplanned start here.
—Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2025
Anglo reported unplanned downtime decreasing by as much as 75% using these methods.
—Anthony Milewski, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Thousands of viewers commented on the little girl's antics, finding her unplanned response hilarious.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Unplanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unplanned. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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