uninvited

adjective

un·​in·​vit·​ed ˌən-in-ˈvī-təd 

: not invited

an uninvited guest

a guest who showed up uninvited

Synonyms of uninvited

• unwanted
• unsolicited
• unnecessary

Examples of uninvited in a Sentence

I always ignore uninvited advice

Recent Examples on the Web

Along the way, Henry uses his time to reflect on the very real-seeming end of his life, turning up, uninvited, for an awkward reunion with his estranged daughter. —Damon Wise, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026

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, 22 Jan. 2026

The intensity is caused by the unwanted, uninvited people that are here in the form of ICE. —ABC News, 18 Jan. 2026

The multiple polygonal recesses and panels and sharp creases throughout the lower half of the front-end are an uninvited reminder about how eager Toyota's design team seems to throw itself into absolute overwrought styling territory. —New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uninvited

• copyrighted
• expedited
• extradited
• reunited
• unrequited
• affrighted
• alighted
• benighted
• delighted
• excited
• farsighted
• highlighted