unasked

adjective

un·​asked ˌən-ˈas(k)t How to pronounce unasked (audio)
1
: not asked
unasked questions
2
: not asked for
unasked advice
3
: not being asked : uninvited

Examples of unasked in a Sentence

He felt that there were many unasked questions after his demonstration. received a lot of unasked advice on the project
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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 Every unasked question, every idea left unspoken, every risk avoided—those are all missed chances for growth. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024 These questions are left unasked in favor of broad, ponderous statements about good versus evil. Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unasked

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3

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The first known use of unasked was in the 13th century

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“Unasked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unasked. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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unasked

adjective
un·​asked ˌən-ˈas(k)t How to pronounce unasked (audio)
ˈən-
1
: not asked
unasked questions
2
: not asked for
unasked advice

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