Unforeseeable

Pronunciation: /ʌn.fɔr.si.bəl/

Definitions of unforeseeable

adjective not able to be foreseen or predicted

Example Sentences

A1 The weather can be unforeseeable, so always bring an umbrella.

A2 The outcome of the experiment was unforeseeable, even to the scientists conducting it.

B1 The company faced unforeseeable challenges due to the sudden change in market trends.

B2 The consequences of the decision were unforeseeable and led to unexpected results.

C1 The CEO had to make difficult decisions in the face of unforeseeable circumstances.

C2 The novel's plot twists were so unforeseeable that even seasoned readers were surprised.

Examples of unforeseeable in a Sentence

formal The economic downturn was caused by a series of unforeseeable events.

informal I never saw that coming, it was totally unforeseeable.

slang That was a real curveball, totally unforeseeable.

figurative The storm of emotions that followed was like an unforeseeable tsunami.

Grammatical Forms of unforeseeable

• past tense: was unforeseeable
• plural: unforeseeables
• comparative: more unforeseeable
• superlative: most unforeseeable
• present tense: is unforeseeable
• future tense: will be unforeseeable
• perfect tense: has been unforeseeable
• continuous tense: is being unforeseeable
• singular: unforeseeable
• positive degree: unforeseeable
• infinitive: to be unforeseeable
• gerund: being unforeseeable
• participle: unforeseeable

Origin and Evolution of unforeseeable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unforeseeable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'foreseeable' meaning able to be predicted or anticipated.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unforeseeable' has retained its original meaning of not able to be predicted or anticipated, and is commonly used in legal contexts to refer to events that could not have been reasonably anticipated.