Definition of unsolicitednext
as in unwanted
not searched or asked for the family received enough unsolicited donations to get back on their feet

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Recent Examples of unsolicited The country had already banned unsolicited sales calls but now, companies are not allowed anymore to call their own customers with promotional offers without previous authorization. ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 Kane also warned homeowners to be wary of unsolicited offers promising to rescue them from foreclosure or quickly buy their homes. Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026 An unsolicited email fro a mother is not evidence that the applicant asked her to send it. Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Waiting for unsolicited forgiveness could mean months or years of uncertainty with no guarantee that the debt will ever be canceled. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsolicited
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Adjective
  • Modern safety tools are moving toward multi-function devices that do far more than just signal the arrival of an unwanted guest.
    Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026
  • However, at the quantum level, emptiness is filled with unwanted noise.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Criticism and disappointment can cause unnecessary anxiety and severely cripple progress.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Overcleaning certain items, like pillows and walls, can cause unnecessary wear and reduce their lifespan.
    Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsolicited. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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