unscheduled

adjective

un·​sched·​uled ˌən-ˈske-(ˌ)jüld How to pronounce unscheduled (audio)
-jəld,
 Canadian also  -ˈshe-,
 British usually  -ˈshe-(ˌ)dyüld
: not appointed, assigned, or designated for a fixed time : not scheduled
made an unscheduled stop
unscheduled visits

Examples of unscheduled in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Burberry has also faced a management setback after Chief Financial Officer Kate Ferry took a leave of absence last week following unscheduled surgery. Angelina Rascouet, Fortune Europe, 15 May 2024 President Biden weighs in on campus protests across the country Before traveling to North Carolina Thursday morning, President Joe Biden delivered brief, unscheduled remarks on the nationwide protests. Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for unscheduled 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'unscheduled.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unscheduled was in 1889

Dictionary Entries Near unscheduled

Cite this Entry

“Unscheduled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscheduled. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on unscheduled

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!