Unlooked For

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈlʊkt fɔr/

Definitions of unlooked for

adjective not expected or anticipated; unexpected

Example Sentences

A1 The unexpected gift was unlooked for but greatly appreciated.

A2 She was surprised by the unlooked for arrival of her long-lost friend.

B1 The unlooked for success of the project caught everyone off guard.

B2 The unlooked for turn of events changed the course of the investigation.

C1 The unlooked for discovery revolutionized the field of science.

C2 The unlooked for opportunity presented itself at the perfect moment.

Examples of unlooked for in a Sentence

formal The unexpected arrival of the guests was an unlooked for surprise.

informal I got an unlooked for bonus at work today, totally unexpected!

slang Dude, that party last night was unlooked for, I had no idea it was going to be that wild.

figurative The sudden change in weather was like an unlooked for twist in the plot of a novel.

Grammatical Forms of unlooked for

• past tense: unlooked for
• plural: unlooked fors
• comparative: more unlooked for
• superlative: most unlooked for
• present tense: unlooked for
• future tense: will be unlooked for
• perfect tense: have been unlooked for
• continuous tense: is being unlooked for
• singular: unlooked for
• positive degree: unlooked for
• infinitive: to unlook for
• gerund: unlooking for
• participle: unlooked for

Origin and Evolution of unlooked for

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unlooked for' originated from Middle English, where 'un-' was used as a prefix meaning 'not' and 'looked for' referred to something that was not expected or anticipated.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unlooked for' has retained its original meaning of something unexpected or unforeseen, but it may also be used in a more figurative sense to describe something that is not sought after or desired.