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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Their sound travels across the city, echoing through buildings, entering rooms uninvited. Babak Rahimi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026 Our experts break down exactly what in your yard may be attracting these uninvited reptiles and how to keep them away from your home and yard. Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026 Call a Pest Professional or Beekeeper If a swarm of bees has taken up as uninvited guests at your home, Hare recommends calling a pest professional or local beekeeper. Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026 Cellphone footage shows Zack holding the leash of an exceptionally docile German shepherd while ordering his uninvited guests to leave. Rich Schapiro, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026 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 17 Apr. 2026.

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