Synonyms for

Unannounced

Verb / ˌʌnʌˈnaʊnst / Another word for unannounced — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Not announced or declared in advance; unexpected

Synonyms & similar words

unpredicted unheralded unexpected surprise unsuspected abrupt sudden unheralded astonishing abrupt unforeseen unpredicted surprising unlooked-for unanticipated unready improvised offhand

Example sentences

  1. The principal's visit was unannounced, so the students didn't have time to prepare.
  2. The unannounced quiz caught many students off guard.
  3. The unannounced inspection found several safety violations.
  4. The unannounced arrival of her cousins delighted her.
  5. The unannounced changes to the schedule confused everyone.

Quotes

  • 'Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.' - Allen Saunders
  • 'The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.' - Robert Burns
  • 'I have found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.' - Dwight D. Eisenhower

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