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unexpected postponement
[/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd ˌpoʊstˈpoʊnmənt/]
noun
pl: unexpected postponements
adiamento inesperado
1.
The act of delaying or rescheduling something to a later time without advance warning or expectation
The unexpected postponement of the concert disappointed thousands of fans.
O adiamento inesperado do concerto decepcionou milhares de fãs.
2.
An unforeseen delay in a scheduled event or meeting
Due to the unexpected postponement of the meeting, everyone had to reschedule their afternoon.
Devido ao adiamento inesperado da reunião, todos tiveram que reorganizar sua tarde.
NYC Slang
last-minute raincheck
Synonyms
unforeseen delay
sudden postponement
last-minute postponement
unplanned delay
surprise delay
Antonyms
confirmation
scheduled occurrence
expected event
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
adiamento inesperado
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
adiamento de última hora
Often emphasizes the last-minute nature
Rio de Janeiro
adiamento surpresa
Colloquial alternative emphasizing the surprising aspect
Portugal
adiamento imprevisto
Common Portuguese usage, slightly more formal tone
Related Idioms & Phrases
thrown for a loop
caught off guard
a curveball
back to the drawing board
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