unforeseen
gb/ˌʌnfɔɹsˈin/ us/ˌʌnfɔɹsˈin/
B2
英語
váratlan, előre nem látható
B2
FORMAL
1
váratlan
B1
用法パターン：
[an unforeseen event/problem/difficulty]
An unforeseen storm forced the flight to turn back.
A váratlan vihar miatt a repülőjáratnak vissza kellett fordulnia.
The project ran over budget because of unforeseen delays.
A projekt a váratlan késések miatt túllépte a költségvetést.
We had to change our plans due to an unforeseen family emergency.
学習者向け例文
The delay was unforeseen.
A késés váratlan volt.
We had an unforeseen problem.
Váratlan problémánk adódott.
よくある間違い：
Often confused with "unpredictable"; "unforeseen" emphasizes that it was not anticipated beforehand (even if it could have been).
意味
not expected or predicted
コロケーション
unforeseen circumstances
|unforeseen events
|unforeseen problems
|unforeseen difficulties
|unforeseen delays
|unforeseen changes
|unforeseen complications
|an unforeseen issue
|unforeseen obstacles
|an unforeseen development
類義語
unexpected (More common and neutral; less formal than "unforeseen".)
|
unanticipated (Very close in meaning; often used in formal writing.)
対義語
expected (Anticipated in advance.)
|
foreseen (Predicted or known ahead of time.)
テーマ
daily_life
|news
|planning
定義
not expected; happening suddenly
Not expected, predicted, or noticed in advance.
C1
FORMAL
2
用法パターン：
[unforeseen expenses/costs/contingencies]
The insurance policy covers certain unforeseen expenses during travel.
A biztosítás utazás közben bizonyos előre nem látható költségeket fedez.
The contract includes a clause for unforeseen contingencies.
A szerződés tartalmaz egy záradékot az előre nem látható eshetőségekre.
They set aside money for unforeseen repairs to the building.
学習者向け例文
We saved money for unforeseen costs.
Tettünk félre pénzt előre nem látható költségekre.
This fee was unforeseen.
Ezzel a díjjal nem számoltunk.
よくある間違い：
Learners may say "unforeseen cost" when they mean "hidden cost"; "unforeseen" means not anticipated, not intentionally concealed.
意味
not planned or provided for
コロケーション
unforeseen expenses
|unforeseen costs
|unforeseen expenditure
|unforeseen contingencies
|unforeseen outlays
|cover unforeseen expenses
|allow for unforeseen costs
|an allowance for unforeseen expenses
|unforeseen liabilities
|unforeseen repairs
類義語
unbudgeted (Specific to budgets and accounting; narrower than "unforeseen".)
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unplanned (More general and less formal; focuses on lack of planning.)
対義語
budgeted (Included in the budget or plan.)
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planned (Prepared for in advance.)
テーマ
business
|money
|law
|planning
定義
not included in a plan or budget
Not planned for or included in arrangements, especially in budgets, contracts, or official plans.
文法
辞書形
unforeseen
IPA
GB/ˌʌnfɔɹsˈin/
US/ˌʌnfɔɹsˈin/
音節・強勢
un - fore - seen （3音節）
Stress on 3rd syllable (seen)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: unforeseen
表現
allow for unforeseen circumstances
1/əlˈaʊ fɚ ˌʌnfɔɹsˈin sˈɚkəmstˌænsɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
prepare for unexpected events
plan extra time or money for surprises
例文
- We built in a buffer to allow for unforeseen circumstances.
- Any schedule should allow for unforeseen circumstances like illness or delays.
- The budget allows for unforeseen circumstances by including a contingency fund.
学習者向け例文
- We allow for unforeseen circumstances.
- Add extra time to allow for unforeseen circumstances.
unforeseen circumstances
1/ˌʌnfɔɹsˈin sˈɚkəmstˌænsɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
unexpected situation causing change
unexpected events that change plans
例文
- The meeting was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.
- We apologize for the cancellation caused by unforeseen circumstances.
- The refund applies only in cases of unforeseen circumstances.
学習者向け例文
- We canceled because of unforeseen circumstances.
- Unforeseen circumstances changed our plans.
unforeseen consequences
1/ˌʌnfɔɹsˈin kˈɑnsəkwˌɛnsɪz/
fixed phrase
formal
results not expected beforehand
unexpected results from an action
例文
- The new law had unforeseen consequences for small businesses.
- Lowering the price led to unforeseen consequences in the supply chain.
- Even small changes can produce unforeseen consequences.
学習者向け例文
- The plan had unforeseen consequences.