unforeseen event
nounmasculine/ĩpɾɨˈviʃtu/high
im·pre·vis·to
Definition
An event or fact that was not foreseen, anticipated, or planned.
We apologize for the delay, which was caused by an unforeseen event.
Always budget for unforeseen expenses when traveling.
Common collocations
unexpected eventunforeseen expensedue to an unforeseen circumstance
Etymology
Forma prefixada de 'previsto' (im- + previsto).