unplanned

Everyday

Unplanned means not planned or expected; it happened without being arranged first. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, unplanned stops, trips or costs happen; in safety lessons, planning for the unplanned (a first aid kit, a phone) is wise. In maths word problems, an unplanned cost changes the total: a family must pay for something they did not budget for. Phrases: «an unplanned stop», «unplanned costs», «completely unplanned».

Examples

• We made an unplanned stop at the beach because the sun came out. tree →
• The fire drill was unplanned, so it felt real. tree →
• The car repair was an unplanned cost. tree →
• Our picnic turned into an unplanned water fight. tree →
• The baby's early arrival was unplanned. tree →
• Some of the best adventures are unplanned. tree →

Note

Adjective. Double «n»: unplanned (plan → planned). In money problems, unplanned costs are added to the planned ones: planned £40 + unplanned £15 = £55 spent. Opposite: planned.