unsolicited

adjective

un·​so·​lic·​it·​ed ˌən-sə-ˈli-sə-təd How to pronounce unsolicited (audio)
Synonyms of unsolicitednext
: 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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Texans getting any unsolicited packages containing seeds should avoid doing any gardening with them. Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 6 Jan. 2026 These women are flanked by an ever-expanding cast of quirk-forward local characters, from the gay couple who own a local restaurant and let their pet pig wander the kitchen to a father-and-son handyman duo who like to make unsolicited repairs. Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Jan. 2026 David Ellison launched his WBD offensive shortly after closing the Paramount Skydance merger in August with a trio of unsolicited offers for the entire company, all rejected. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2026 Anyway, Sarah Taylor, this is all just my completely unsolicited opinion. Theoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 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 13 Jan. 2026.

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