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unlooked–for
adjective un·looked–for \-ˈlu̇kt-ˌfȯr\
: not expected
Full Definition of UNLOOKED-FOR
: not foreseen : unexpected
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First Known Use of UNLOOKED-FOR
1535
Related to UNLOOKED-FOR
- Synonyms
- abrupt, sudden, unanticipated, unforeseen, unlooked-for
- Antonyms
- anticipated, expected, foreseen
UNLOOKED-FOR Defined for Kids
unlooked–for
adjective un·looked–for \ˌən-ˈlu̇kt-ˌfȯr\
Definition of UNLOOKED-FOR for Kids
: not expected <an unlooked-for treat>
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