unbidden

un·bid·den

adj \-ˈbi-d^ən\

Definition of UNBIDDEN

: not bidden : unasked, uninvited <barged in unbidden>

Variants of UNBIDDEN

un·bid·den also un·bid \-ˈbid\

Examples of UNBIDDEN

1. thoughts that come to the mind unbidden
2. <she arrived, unbidden, to help out at the Red Cross center>

Origin of UNBIDDEN

Middle English unbiden, unbeden, from Old English unbeden, from un- + beden, past participle of biddan to entreat — more at bid

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to UNBIDDEN

Synonyms: unasked, unsought (also unbid), uninvited, unsolicited

Antonyms: requested, solicited

Related Words: undesired, unwanted, unwelcome; objectionable, offensive, unacceptable, undesirable; uncalled-for, unnecessary

Near Antonyms: necessary, needed, required; desired, wanted, welcome

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Rhymes with UNBIDDEN

bedridden, forbidden