uninvited

adjective

un·​in·​vit·​ed ˌən-in-ˈvī-təd How to pronounce uninvited (audio)
Synonyms of uninvitednext
: 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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Now, with nowhere else to turn, Mauser sneaks in uninvited to a swanky party in Rockwell's home and begs for his support in front of his wealthy friends. Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Dec. 2025 All of this comes as the King has reportedly uninvited Prince Andrew or his ex, Sarah Ferguson, from this year’s Christmas celebrations after the latest scandal. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2025 The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is assisting resident Ken Johnson in trying to rid his uninvited guest, an above-average-sized California black bear. Julie Sharp, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025 Ahead, the best dandruff treatments derms recommend when flakes show up uninvited. Allure, 18 Dec. 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 7 Jan. 2026.

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