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unforeseeable

/ˌʌn.fəˈsiː.ə.bəl/ adjective · British & US

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What does unforeseeable mean?

adjective

Not able to be predicted or foreseen; unexpected.

Example

"The unforeseeable consequences of the economic crisis were severe."

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Words that share this root

foresee foreseen foreseeable unforeseen

What's another word for unforeseeable?

unexpected unforeseen unpredictable unanticipated surprising unforetold

What's the opposite of unforeseeable?

predictable foreseen expected

Rhymes with unforeseeable

foreseeable unforeseen unforetold unforeseen