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unanticipated path

[/ˌʌnænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd pæθ/]
noun phrasepl: unanticipated paths
caminho inesperado
1. A course of action, direction, or route that was not expected or foreseen
Her career took an unanticipated path when she decided to change industries.
Sua carreira tomou um caminho inesperado quando ela decidiu mudar de setor.
2. An unexpected sequence of events or circumstances that leads to an unforeseen outcome
Life often presents us with unanticipated paths that lead to unexpected opportunities.
A vida frequentemente nos apresenta caminhos inesperados que levam a oportunidades imprevistas.
Synonyms
unexpected directionunforeseen routesurprising journeyunpredictable coursesurprising turn of events
Antonyms
anticipated pathexpected routeforeseen directionplanned course

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caminho inesperado
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
trilha imprevista
Alternative phrasing used in São Paulo
Portugal
percurso imprevisto
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

take an unexpected turn
roads less traveled
life throws you a curveball
plot twist
out of the blue
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