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Definition of unforeseeable adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

unforeseeable

adjective
 
/ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːəbl/
 
/ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːəbl/
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  1. that you cannot predict or foresee
    • Building a dam here could have unforeseeable consequences for the environment.
    opposite foreseeable
    Extra Examples
    • The sort of liability that can occur is often unforeseeable and can be expensive.
    • You need to allow for any unforeseeable expenses.
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