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Unexpected

Not expected; coming without warning; sudden.

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Unhoped 84% connected

Not hoped or expected.

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Unhoped 84% connected

Not hoped or expected.

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Unhoped-for 84% connected

Unhoped; unexpected.

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Unhoped-for 84% connected

Unhoped; unexpected.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Unlooked-for 84% connected

Not looked for; unexpected; as, an unlooked-for event.

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Unlooked-for 84% connected

Not looked for; unexpected; as, an unlooked-for event.

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Unseen 84% connected

Not seen or discovered.

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Unseen 84% connected

Not seen or discovered.

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Upset 84% connected

To set up; to put upright.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Upset 84% connected

To set up; to put upright.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

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