UNLOOKED-FOR Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

unlooked-for

adjective

ˌən-ˈlu̇kt-ˌfȯr

Definition of unlooked-for

as in sudden

not expected the interesting stuff found in the attic was an unlooked-for bonus for the new homeowners

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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
Small Holes One sign of snakes in your garden could be the sudden appearance of small holes that could be about the size of a small coin, or up to two inches.

— Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026

Definition of sudden

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Today, his history is central to his unexpected and expensive campaign for governor that has jolted the state’s Republican politics.

— Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
Her parents, Mariano and Beatriz, confirmed the heartbreaking news to TMZ and shared a poignant tribute on Instagram, describing her death as a total shock and unexpected.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

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