unsolicited

adjective

un·​so·​lic·​it·​ed ˌən-sə-ˈli-sə-təd How to pronounce unsolicited (audio)
: not asked for or requested : not solicited
unsolicited advice
unsolicited email

Examples of unsolicited in a Sentence

the family received enough unsolicited donations to get back on their feet
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Amid a lively discussion about celebrity fashion on the 2025 Emmys red carpet, The View cohost Ana Navarro offered a wild, unsolicited observation about Wednesday star Jenna Ortega's body. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025 Brian Alexis Patron Lopez had argued that his conviction should be vacated because the juror who received the unsolicited text message had expressed concern that it might be related to the case and discussed those concerns with other jurors. Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025 The company has also tried to limit unsolicited messages for users under 18, preventing teen profiles from being public or widely recommended. Annabelle Canela, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025 Guests also are not allowed to take unsolicited photos or videos that may disrupt others. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsolicited

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsolicited was in 1594

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“Unsolicited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsolicited. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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