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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The following month, Colliers sent an unsolicited offer to buy Grandbridge directly to Rocco. Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2026 Moreover, unsolicited comments about appearance rarely invite a productive response. John Bowe, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026 How to avoid scams Stern said people should verify messages directly on official websites or by phone and avoid clicking links or sharing personal information with unsolicited contacts. Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026 Platform Ventures did not disclose who made the unsolicited offer. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026 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 3 Feb. 2026.

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