Meaning of the word unforeseen in English

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unforeseen

US /ˌʌn.fɚˈsiːn/
UK /ˌʌn.fɚˈsiːn/

Adjective

1.

not expected:

Example:
Due to unforeseen circumstances the cost of the improvements has risen by 20 percent.
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