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We made an unplanned stop at the library.
What does Unplanned mean?
Unplanned means not planned ahead.
Dictionary definition
Unplanned means not arranged or decided ahead of time.
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Unplanned in a sentence
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The rain caused an unplanned change in the field trip schedule.
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An unplanned event can change a story by forcing characters to make new choices.
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What does unplanned mean?
Unplanned describes something not arranged or decided in advance.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to unplanned?
Unexpected can be close in meaning when unplanned describes something not predicted or arranged.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for unplanned?
Planned is the direct contrast because unplanned means not planned.
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un · pland · strongest beat: pland
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WordUnplanned.
Partadjective.
MeaningUnplanned means not planned ahead.
ExampleExample: We made an unplanned stop at the library.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- un · pland
- Strongest beat
- pland
- Ending
- pland
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pland.
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Synonyms
Words like Unplanned
unexpectedUse when something was not predicted.
unintendedUse when something was not meant or planned.
Antonyms
Opposite words
plannedUse when something was arranged ahead of time.
scheduledUse when something has a set time or plan.
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Hint for students
Unplanned means something was not arranged ahead of time. It often describes changes, stops, events, or results.
Common mix-up
Unplanned is not always bad. An unplanned event can be surprising, helpful, difficult, or interesting.
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Write one sentence that shows unplanned without using the word unplanned. Then underline the clue words that show something was not arranged ahead of time. Example: On the way home, the class suddenly stopped to watch a rainbow. Clue words: suddenly, stopped, watch a rainbow Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something that was not planned ahead?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The rain caused an unplanned change in the field trip schedule." Why does unplanned fit better than scheduled?
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