Word
unscheduled
Phoneticsun·sched·uled, stress on the second syllable
US/ənˈskɛdʒuɫd/
UK/ʌnʃˈɛdjuːld/
Definition
adj. not planned or not on a set time. You use this to describe things that happen by surprise or without being organized in advance.
adj. not planned or arranged in advance; occurring outside of a fixed timetable or calendar. Often used to describe events, meetings, or maintenance that disrupts a routine.
Examples
“The meeting was unscheduled, so I had to leave my desk.”
“The airline canceled several flights due to an unscheduled maintenance check on the engines.”
“While the itinerary was largely structured, the guide left room for unscheduled discoveries, allowing the group to explore local markets that were not on the official map.”
Examples
simple
“The meeting was unscheduled, so I had to leave my desk.”
contextual
“The airline canceled several flights due to an unscheduled maintenance check on the engines.”
complex
“While the itinerary was largely structured, the guide left room for unscheduled discoveries, allowing the group to explore local markets that were not on the official map.”
Real-World Examples
“Welsh Ambulance Service chief executive, Jason Killens, said the review had brought into focus the need for improvement across the unscheduled care system.” - 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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