Word
unannounced
Phoneticsunan·nounced
US/ˌənəˈnaʊnst/
UK/ʌnɐnˈaʊnst/
Definition
adj. happening without any warning or notice. You use this to describe someone arriving or something starting when you did not expect it.
adj. occurring or arriving without prior notice or warning. Often used to describe visits, inspections, or changes that happen suddenly.
Examples
“The manager made an unannounced visit to the office.”
“The health inspector arrived unannounced to ensure the kitchen staff followed safety rules every day.”
“The sudden, unannounced departure of the CEO caused a sharp drop in the company's stock price as investors scrambled to understand the leadership vacuum.”
Examples
simple
“The manager made an unannounced visit to the office.”
contextual
“The health inspector arrived unannounced to ensure the kitchen staff followed safety rules every day.”
complex
“The sudden, unannounced departure of the CEO caused a sharp drop in the company's stock price as investors scrambled to understand the leadership vacuum.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun, but can also follow linking verbs like 'remain' or 'be'.
Real-World Examples
“And, why did the head of the US CIA make an unannounced visit to Moscow?” “And, what more have we learned about the unannounced visit of CIA chief John Ratcliffe to Moscow earlier this week?” Word family
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ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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