Definitions
- Referring to an event or situation that was not predicted or anticipated. - Talking about something that was not included in a forecast or prediction. - Describing a situation that was not planned for or expected.
- Referring to an event or situation that was not expected or predicted. - Talking about something that was not foreseen or planned for. - Describing a situation that was surprising or unforeseen.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe events or situations that were not predicted or expected.
- 2Both words convey surprise or unexpectedness.
- 3Both words can be used to describe negative or positive events.
- 4Both words have the prefix 'un-', indicating negation or absence of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Unforecast is more commonly used in the context of weather or economic forecasts, while unanticipated can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 2Formality: Unanticipated is more formal than unforecast.
- 3Connotation: Unforecast has a neutral connotation, while unanticipated can have a slightly negative connotation.
Remember this!
Unforecast and unanticipated are synonyms that describe events or situations that were not predicted or expected. However, unforecast is more commonly used in the context of weather or economic forecasts, while unanticipated can be used in a wider range of contexts. Additionally, unanticipated is more formal and can have a slightly negative connotation.
