unforeseenresult
nounUK /ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːn rɪˈzʌlt/
US /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn rɪˈzʌlt/
A result is what happens because of something, and unforeseen means you did not know it would happen.
The heavy rain was an unforeseen result of the picnic plans.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A result that happens without anyone planning or predicting it.
The broken vase was an unforeseen result of the pillow fight.
3. Something that comes after an action but was not expected at all.
An unforeseen result of the new rule was that everyone started arriving early.
4. A hidden or accidental effect of a choice or event.
The scientist found an unforeseen result when the experiment turned blue.