What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unforeseen
Example
The storm caused unforeseen damage to the house. [unforeseen: adjective]
Example
The company faced unforeseen challenges during the project. [unforeseen: adjective]
unpredicted
Example
The sudden drop in temperature was unpredicted by the weather forecast. [unpredicted: adjective]
Example
The team's victory was unpredicted by many sports analysts. [unpredicted: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unforeseen is more commonly used than unpredicted in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unforeseen and unpredicted?
Unforeseen is more formal than unpredicted, which is more commonly used in informal contexts.
