Unannounced

Pronunciation: /ʌn.əˈnaʊnst/

Definitions of unannounced

adjective describing something that is not announced or made known beforehand

Example Sentences

A1 The surprise party was unannounced.

A2 She showed up unannounced at his doorstep.

B1 The sudden visit from her parents was unannounced.

B2 The unannounced inspection caught the employees off guard.

C1 The CEO's unannounced visit to the office caused a stir among the employees.

C2 The unannounced changes in company policy left many employees feeling uncertain.

Examples of unannounced in a Sentence

formal The CEO made an unannounced visit to the company's headquarters.

informal She showed up at the party unannounced.

slang I can't believe he just popped in unannounced like that.

figurative The storm arrived unannounced, catching everyone off guard.

Grammatical Forms of unannounced

• past tense: unannounced
• plural: unannounced
• comparative: more unannounced
• superlative: most unannounced
• present tense: unannounce
• future tense: will unannounce
• perfect tense: have unannounced
• continuous tense: is unannouncing
• singular: unannounced
• positive degree: unannounced
• infinitive: to unannounce
• gerund: unannouncing
• participle: unannounced

Origin and Evolution of unannounced

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unannounced' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'announce'.

Evolution of the word: The word 'unannounced' has maintained its meaning of something not previously announced or made known since its first known use in the early 17th century. Its usage has remained consistent over time.