as in unwanted
not searched or asked for
received a lot of unasked advice on the project
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Recent Examples of unasked
And left unasked was what to do about the state’s fiscal crisis.
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John Seiler, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
Previous iterations of the program have struggled to follow instructions and often make unasked-for changes.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, key questions go unasked and unanswered.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 19 June 2025
The staff then made this and much more happen—unasked, because here is another way luxury differs from wealth.
—Literary Hub, 4 June 2025
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John Seiler, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026
Previous iterations of the program have struggled to follow instructions and often make unasked-for changes.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, key questions go unasked and unanswered.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 19 June 2025
The staff then made this and much more happen—unasked, because here is another way luxury differs from wealth.
—Literary Hub, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for unasked
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unasked
Adjective
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Over time, the fibers in the sheet fabric begin to break down, which leads to discoloration, unwanted odors, pilling, and tearing.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
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During the height of the #MeToo movement, radio and television personality and sports broadcaster Leeann Tweeden accused Franken of forcing an unwanted kiss on her a decade earlier.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Buckner said Monday the footage was sent to him unsolicited.—
Penny Weaver,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2026
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Google recommends that organizations verify IT support requests and to be wary of any unsolicited calls or emails requesting screen-sharing sessions.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Expanding treatment courts would increase access to care, reduce unnecessary incarceration, and create pathways to recovery and stability.—
Justyna Rzewinski,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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The ratepayers pick up the tab, and the company makes its 10% profit, even if the new equipment ends up being unnecessary.—
Conor Harrison,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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“Unasked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unasked. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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