unforesee

[US]/[ʌnˈfɔːsɪ]/
[UK]/[ʌnˈfɔːrˌsiː]/

Translation

v.to be unable to predict what will happen; to fail to anticipate
adj.not predictable; unexpected; unanticipated

Phrases & Collocations

unforeseen circumstances

unforeseeable future

unforeseen events

unforeseen consequences

unforeseeably long

unforeseen problem

unforeseen challenge

unforeseen risk

unforeseeable delays

unforeseen outcome

Example Sentences

it's impossible to foresee every potential challenge in a new project.

we couldn't foresee the impact of the pandemic on global supply chains.

the company failed to foresee the shift in consumer preferences.

it's difficult to foresee the long-term consequences of this decision.

the meteorologist couldn't foresee the sudden and severe storm.

we tried to foresee potential risks, but some arose unexpectedly.

the government struggled to foresee the economic downturn.

it's prudent to plan for contingencies you can't foresee.

the researchers could not foresee the discovery of this new species.

we must be prepared to address issues we cannot foresee.

the architect could not foresee the structural problems with the design.

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