ófyrirsjáanleg

ófyrirsjáanleg is an Icelandic adjective. It translates to "unforeseeable" or "unpredictable" in English. The word is formed by combining the prefix "ó-" which denotes negation or absence, with the word "fyrirsjáanlegur" which means foreseeable or predictable. Therefore, "ófyrirsjáanleg" literally means something that cannot be foreseen or predicted.

This term is often used in contexts where events, consequences, or outcomes are uncertain or unexpected. It can describe situations, circumstances, or even natural phenomena that are beyond human ability to anticipate. For example, one might refer to an ófyrirsjáanlegur hætta (unforeseeable danger) or ófyrirsjáanlegar afleiðingar (unforeseeable consequences). The concept emphasizes a lack of prior knowledge or the inability to plan for what might happen. It is a common word in discussions relating to risk assessment, contingency planning, and the general uncertainties inherent in life and decision-making.