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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Perfect conditions for all those uninvited volunteers. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 15 Aug. 2025 What exactly is provided to those uninvited lenders? Jeff Lazerson, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025 While experts generally don't recommend letting dogs take over the tub uninvited (for hygiene and safety reasons), Kendal's unexpected soak is a sweet reminder of the deep bond between dogs and their families. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025 Though Dean Spanos and family, uninvited, were trundling into Greater L.A.’s crowded sports market like Cousin Eddie showing up in a rickety RV, the immense population of Los Angeles afforded the team large margins for error at the gate and in TV ratings. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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