unprecedented
gb/ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdˌɛntɪd/ us/ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdˌɛntɪd/
C1
Inglês
~ 5400
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
never done, known, or seen before
Happening for the first time; something that has never happened, been done, or been known before.
Padrão de uso:
an unprecedented [event / action / situation]
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse "unprecedented" with "unexpected" or "unpredictable." "Unprecedented" means there is no earlier example of this kind of thing; it does not simply mean that people did not expect it. Also, some learners try to use it as a verb (e.g., *"This event unprecedented our plans"*), which is incorrect; it is only an adjective.
Sinónimos
unheard-of (Emphasizes that something is completely new or strange, often with a slightly stronger emotional reaction than "unprecedented.")
Antónimos
routine (Describes something that happens regularly and is fully expected, the opposite of being new or without example.)
Colocações
unprecedented times
|unprecedented move
|unprecedented decision
|unprecedented crisis
|unprecedented event
|unprecedented situation
Temas
politics
|business
|media
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The company took the unprecedented step of sharing all its data with the public.
- Such an unprecedented crisis has forced governments to rethink their policies.
- The court's decision was unprecedented in the history of the country.
- We are facing challenges of an unprecedented kind in modern healthcare.
- The sudden shutdown of every branch on the same day was completely unprecedented.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The city had an unprecedented flood last year.
- This was an unprecedented change in our school rules.
- The team made an unprecedented comeback in the final game.
- We are living through an unprecedented situation.
- The company closed its offices worldwide, which was unprecedented.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
greater than ever before
Reaching a level, size, or strength that has never been so high before.
Padrão de uso:
unprecedented [level / scale / rate] of [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "very" or "more" directly before "unprecedented" (e.g., *"very unprecedented"* or *"more unprecedented"*), which sounds unnatural because "unprecedented" already includes the idea of being at the highest level. Instead, use adverbs like "almost" or "truly" if needed (e.g., "almost unprecedented pressure").
Sinónimos
record-breaking (Often used with numbers, sports, or statistics; highlights that something sets a new record, while "unprecedented" sounds more formal and general.)
Antónimos
normal (Suggests that levels or amounts are usual or expected, not higher than anything seen before.)
Colocações
unprecedented levels
|unprecedented scale
|unprecedented rate
|unprecedented growth
|unprecedented demand
|unprecedented pressure
Temas
business
|science
|media
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The country is experiencing unprecedented levels of unemployment.
- Online retailers saw unprecedented demand during the holiday season.
- Scientists have warned about the unprecedented rate of ice melt in the Arctic.
- The project required an unprecedented amount of funding for a local initiative.
- Students are under unprecedented pressure to perform well in exams.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The city has reached an unprecedented level of air pollution.
- Our website had an unprecedented number of visitors this week.
- The team received an unprecedented amount of support from fans.
- There was an unprecedented rate of change in technology last year.
- The company is under unprecedented pressure from investors.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
unprecedented
IPA
GB/ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdˌɛntɪd/
US/ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdˌɛntɪd/
Sílabas e acento
un - pre - ced - en - ted (5 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pre)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: unprecedented
Família de palavras
Related words
precedence
noun
predecessor
noun B2
Advanced or less common
unprecedentedly
adverb
Expressões
in an unprecedented move
1/ˈɪn ən ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdˌɛntɪd mˈuv/
fixed phrase
formal
in an action never seen before
Used to introduce an action or decision that has never been taken before in that kind of situation.
Exemplos
- In an unprecedented move, the company apologized publicly and refunded every customer.
- The government, in an unprecedented move, released all the documents to the press.
in these unprecedented times
1/ˈɪn ðˈiz ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdˌɛntɪd tˈaɪmz/
fixed phrase
formal
during this never-seen-before period
Used to talk about the current period as very unusual and not like any time before.
Exemplos
- In these unprecedented times, many people are working from home.
- The message began, "In these unprecedented times, your safety is our top priority."
of unprecedented proportions
1/əv ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdˌɛntɪd pɹəpˈɔɹʃənz/
fixed phrase
formal
with a size never seen before
Used after a noun to show that something is much larger or more serious than anything before.
Exemplos
- They warned that the region could face a disaster of unprecedented proportions.
- The scandal grew into a crisis of unprecedented proportions for the company.
on an unprecedented scale
1/ˈɔn ən ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdˌɛntɪd skˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
formal
at a size never seen before
Used to say that something is happening in a size or amount that has never been seen before.
Exemplos
- The virus spread on an unprecedented scale across the globe.
- Climate change is causing natural disasters on an unprecedented scale.
to an unprecedented degree
1/tə ən ʌnpɹˈɛsɪdˌɛntɪd dɪɡɹˈi/
fixed phrase
formal
to a level never reached before
Used to say that something happens more strongly or more than ever before.
Exemplos
- Public trust in institutions has fallen to an unprecedented degree.
- Technology now shapes our daily lives to an unprecedented degree.