uninvited

adjective

un·​in·​vit·​ed ˌən-in-ˈvī-təd How to pronounce uninvited (audio)
: not invited
an uninvited guest
a guest who showed up uninvited

Examples of uninvited in a Sentence

I always ignore uninvited advice
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Hot water is a great way to clean sheets that are heavily soiled, to get rid of uninvited guests like bed bugs or lice, or to kill dust mites. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025 In Indiana, oriental bittersweet has migrated uninvited into national and state parks, forest floors and some of the state's most beloved natural areas. Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025 But Dale, an uninvited companion, disrupts his final chapter. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025 After weeks of dry skies and dust, rain feels like a blessing … until the uninvited guests show up. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uninvited

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uninvited was in 1632

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“Uninvited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninvited. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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