"Unforeseen" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Unexpected; unanticipated, not predicted or foreseen.
To expand or open something that was folded or compact, typically by smooth, flat, and even movement.<br><br>Example: She unfolded the map to find the correct route.<br><br>or<br><br>To become or make something more open and honest in your thoughts, feelings, or actions.<br><br>Example: As she talked to her friend, she began to unfold her worries about the relationship.
Past tense of "unfold": to open or spread out something that was previously folded or folded up.<br><br>Example: The map was folded, but then it was unfolded and flattened on the table. <br><br>Also, adjective: spread out, laid out, or made open: <br><br>Example: The bud of the flower began to unfold, revealing its delicate petals.
The word "unfolding" can have a few different meanings depending on the context in which it is used.<br><br>1. To unfold something means to open or spread out something that was previously folded or compact, such as a piece of paper or a solar panel. For example, "Unfold the map and lay it on the table."<br><br>2. Unfolding can also refer to the process of explaining or revealing something in detail, often in a way that makes it more understandable or interesting. For example, "My teacher provided an unfolding explanation of the complex math problem, making it much easier to understand."<br><br>3. In a more abstract sense, unfolding can refer to a process or situation that is developing or taking shape over time. For example, "The unfolding drama of the play was full of unexpected twists and turns."
To become open or extended, typically after being folded or closed.<br><br>Example: The map unfolds to show the entire city.<br><br>It can also mean to happen or become clear and apparent.<br><br>Example: The truth began to unfold as more evidence came to light.
Used to describe something or someone that is extremely strict or severe in their judgments or punishments, refusing to show mercy or leniency.