unsolicited

adjective

un·​so·​lic·​it·​ed ˌən-sə-ˈli-sə-təd 

: not asked for or requested : not solicited

unsolicited advice

unsolicited email

Synonyms of unsolicited

• unwanted
• unnecessary

Examples of unsolicited in a Sentence

the family received enough unsolicited donations to get back on their feet

Recent Examples on the Web

The feature uses machine learning and user feedback to identify emails that users like to see in their inboxes and to keep unwanted, unsolicited, or dangerous emails in a separate Spam folder. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

In an April 2025 complaint, the plaintiffs alleged O'Reilly violated the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) by sending multiple unsolicited text messages to numbers on the registry. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

The idea is that Disney’s notorious copyright strikes would be enough to get any unsolicited videos taken down across social media. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Jenna Ortega’s sister has come to the actress’ defense amid unsolicited public scrutiny over the Wednesday and Scream actress’ physical appearance. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unsolicited

• elicited
• solicited