unsolicited

adjective un·so·lic·it·ed \ ˌən-sə-ˈli-sə-təd \

|Updated on: 12 Jun 2018

Definition of unsolicited

: not asked for or requested : not solicited

unsolicited advice

unsolicited e-mail

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Kat Von D wants people to keep their unsolicited advice about her life to themselves.

— dave quinn, PEOPLE.com, "Critics Blast Kat Von D as She Reveals She Opposes Vaccinations and Plans to Raise Her Son Vegan," 8 June 2018
The day after Tonko’s bill was defeated, the congressman’s office received an unsolicited call from Alkermes staff asserting that the company had not been responsible for killing the proposal, according to his office.

— lev facher, STAT, "As opioids legislation gains steam, efforts to address crisis collide with moneyed interests," 7 June 2018
Becca takes the men to a mansion where they are dressed in tuxes, toasted with champagne, and forced to listen to Jordan give them unsolicited advice about modeling and life.

— Time, "'The Bachelorette' Recap: Becca Goes On An Arie-Themed Date," 5 June 2018
Willems said Arpaio told him that Dow brought up the unsolicited exit strategy a second time.

— yvonne wingett sanchez, azcentral, "Arpaio: Ward's campaign suggested I quit Senate race for pro-Trump gig," 22 May 2018
According to Finra, fraud victims were more likely to listen to unsolicited sales pitches and read material received in the mail or via email than non-victims.

— russ wiles, USA TODAY, "How vulnerable are you to financial fraud? These 6 questions will help you find out," 13 May 2018
Please note: Boston Ballet cannot be held responsible for any curses, spindle-pricks, bitter fairies, or unsolicited prince kisses.

— michael andor brodeur, BostonGlobe.com, "The Weekender: Alanis, Art, Alcott, and opera over ice," 10 May 2018
Soon after, Lysette, who plays Shea on Transparent, claimed Tambor had made unsolicited passes at her, and at one point thrust his genitals up against her on set.

— anna silman, The Cut, "What Can We Learn From Transparent’s #MeToo Mess?," 8 May 2018
On the left, Barber tends to inspire unsolicited testimonials.

— jelani cobb, The New Yorker, "William Barber Takes on Poverty and Race in the Age of Trump," 7 May 2018

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