unplanned expenses
/ʌnˈplænd ɪkˈspɛnsɪz/Unexpected or unforeseen costs that arise outside of a budgeted plan, often requiring adjustments to financial management.
The company had to cut other departments' budgets to cover the unplanned expenses from the emergency repairs.
The sudden medical bills became unplanned expenses that strained the family's monthly budget.
These expenses are typically not accounted for in regular financial planning and can disrupt cash flow or savings goals.
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💡Pro Tip
Financial Planning Tip
Always allocate a portion of your budget to unplanned expenses to avoid financial stress.
⚡Gold Rule
Budgeting Rule
Unplanned expenses should be treated as a regular part of financial planning, not as exceptions.
📖Word Origin
Derived from the combination of 'unplanned' (not arranged in advance) and 'expenses' (costs incurred).
📝Usage Notes
Common in personal finance, business accounting, and project management to describe costs that were not anticipated.