Word
unplanned
Phoneticsun·planned, stress on the second syllable
US/ənˈpɫænd/
UK/ʌnplˈænd/
Definition
adj. happening or done without being organized or intended in advance. You use this to describe things that occur by chance rather than by a schedule.
adj. not conceived or organized in advance; lacking a prior scheme or intention. Often used to describe events, expenses, or consequences that arise spontaneously.
Examples
“The unplanned meeting lasted for two hours.”
“An unplanned power outage forced the factory to stop production for the entire afternoon.”
“While some critics viewed the city's growth as chaotic, others argued that its unplanned nature contributed to a unique and vibrant urban character.”
Examples
simple
“The unplanned meeting lasted for two hours.”
contextual
“An unplanned power outage forced the factory to stop production for the entire afternoon.”
complex
“While some critics viewed the city's growth as chaotic, others argued that its unplanned nature contributed to a unique and vibrant urban character.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun, but can also follow linking verbs like 'be' or 'remain'.
Etymology
From un- + planned.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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