Unannounced Meaning in English
word
/ˌənəˈnaʊnst/
uhn-uh-NOWNST
/ʌnɐnˈaʊnst/
un-un-OWNST
Definition
Happening without being told ahead of time; not announced or expected.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for visits, arrivals, or actions that were not expected. Common phrase: 'show up unannounced.' Slightly formal and more common in writing than speech. Not usually used for events deliberately kept secret.
Spanish: sin avisar - inesperadoPortuguese (BR): sem aviso prévio - inesperadoPortuguese (PT): sem aviso prévio - inesperadoChinese (Simplified): 未通知的 - 突然的Chinese (Traditional): 未通知的 - 突然的Hindi: बिना पूर्व सूचना के - अचानकArabic: دون إعلان - مفاجئBengali: অঘোষিত - আগাম না জানিয়েRussian: без предупреждения - неожиданно - без объявленияJapanese: 予告なしに - 突然にVietnamese: không báo trướcKorean: 예고 없이 - 갑자기Turkish: habersiz - bildirilmeksizinUrdu: بلا اطلاع - بغیر اعلان کےIndonesian: tanpa pemberitahuan - tiba-tiba
Example Sentences
He arrived unannounced at the office.
basic
The meeting was unannounced.
basic
Visitors are not allowed to come unannounced.
basic
I hate when people drop by unannounced.
natural
She showed up unannounced at my party, and I was so surprised.
natural
Sometimes opportunities come unannounced, so be ready.
natural