unhoped-for
Beyond all expectation
Unhoped-for describes something so unexpected that no one dared hope for it—a pleasant surprise beyond reasonable expectation: an unhoped-for reunion, unhoped-for success.
The word carries a sense of gratitude or wonder at receiving what seemed impossible to wish for.
Unanticipated lucky gain
- lucky breakUnforeseen favorable occurrence
- providentialOpportunely occurring, seemingly fated
- auspiciousIndicating future success
- serendipitousFortunately coincidental
fortuitous · miraculous · godsend · boon · gift · stroke of luck · pleasant surprise · bonus
Not predicted beforehand
- unpredictedNot foretold or anticipated
- unlooked-forNot anticipated or foreseen
- suddenOccurring without prior notice
- abruptSharp and unexpected
unplanned · unforeseeable · unpredictable · bolt from the blue · blindsided · caught off guard · without warning · spontaneous
Occurring by chance
- inadvertentDone without intention
- unplannedNot arranged beforehand
- unpremeditatedWithout advance planning
- coincidentalOccurring together by luck
incidental · unintentional · unwitting · chance · fluke · happenstance · serendipity · accident
Causing great wonder
- astoundingShockingly impressive
- amazingCausing great wonder
- startlingCausing sudden surprise
- staggeringShockingly impressive or unsteady
incredible · remarkable · wondrous · breathtaking · jaw-dropping · eye-opening · mind-blowing · phenomenal
windfall
Unanticipated lucky gain
- lucky breakUnforeseen favorable occurrence
- providentialOpportunely occurring, seemingly fated
- auspiciousIndicating future success
serendipitous · fortuitous · miraculous · godsend · boon · gift · stroke of luck · pleasant surprise · bonus · reward
unanticipated
Not predicted beforehand
- unpredictedNot foretold or anticipated
- unlooked-forNot anticipated or foreseen
- suddenOccurring without prior notice
abrupt · unplanned · unforeseeable · unpredictable · bolt from the blue · blindsided · caught off guard · without warning · spontaneous · chance
accidental
Occurring by chance
- inadvertentDone without intention
- unplannedNot arranged beforehand
- unpremeditatedWithout advance planning
coincidental · incidental · unintentional · unwitting · chance · fluke · happenstance · serendipity · accident · luck
astonishing
Causing great wonder
- astoundingShockingly impressive
- amazingCausing great wonder
- startlingCausing sudden surprise
staggering · incredible · remarkable · wondrous · breathtaking · jaw-dropping · eye-opening · mind-blowing · phenomenal · unbelievable
unhoped-forexpected
Regarded as likely
anticipated · foreseen · predicted · foreseeable · inevitable
unhoped-forhoped-for
Earnestly desired outcome
longed-for · desired · awaited · coveted · sought-after
hope, hopeful, hopeless, hoping, hopes, hoped, hopefully, hopelessly, hopefulness