unthought
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ʌnˈθɔt//
KK: /ʌnθɔt/
adjective
Definition
Not considered or planned in advance.
Example
The unthought consequences of his actions surprised everyone.
Conversation
I was really surprised by the outcome of that game.
Yeah, it was totally unthought by everyone.
I guess we didn't see that twist coming at all!
Exactly! It made the whole thing so much more exciting.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unexpected
unforeseen
surprising
Antonyms
anticipated
expected
foreseen
verb
Definition
To not think about something or to have not considered it.
Example
She realized that she had unthought the consequences of her actions.
Tense Forms
Past: unthought
Past Participle: unthought
Conversation
I really regret what I said yesterday.
Yeah, I was surprised you unthought it so quickly.
I know, it just slipped out before I could stop myself.
Root Explanation
Unthought → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "thought" (from Old English "þoht", meaning the process of thinking or consideration). The word "unthought" means not thought of or not considered.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('un-') combined with the process of 'thinking' ('thought') — this helps you remember that 'unthought' refers to something that has not been considered.
Visually Confused Words
unbethought
untough
thought
underthought
untaught
unsought
unfought
unbought