unforesee

/ʌnˈfɒriːzi/

Definitions

1. verb

to fail to foresee or predict something

“She was unable to foresee the economic downturn and her business suffered as a result.”

2. verb

to fail to anticipate or notice something

“He didn’t foresee the potential risks of the new investment and lost a lot of money.”

3. noun

the act of failing to foresee or predict something

“The unforesee was a major factor in the project’s failure to meet its deadline.”

Synonyms

  • fail to predict
  • unanticipate

Antonyms

  • anticipate
  • foresee