unscheduled
/ʌnˈskedʒuːld/adjective★Intermediate
formalinformal
Not arranged or planned in advance; occurring spontaneously or unexpectedly.
The meeting was unscheduled, but it was necessary to address the urgent issue.
The unscheduled power outage caused delays in the factory.
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Often used to describe events, activities, or actions that happen without prior planning.
Collocations
unscheduled stopan unexpected halt, often in transportationunscheduled visita visit that was not planned in advanceunscheduled maintenancerepairs or checks that were not planned
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'unscheduled' when referring to something that happens without prior planning, often in formal or professional contexts.
📖Word Origin
Derived from 'un-' (not) + 'scheduled' (planned or arranged in advance).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in contexts where flexibility or unpredictability is involved, such as work schedules, travel, or events.
Word Breakdown
un-
not
prefixscheduled
planned or arranged in advance
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